Aboriginal Health Worker

NACCHO; Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑affb

Superannuation

Professional development

EAP access

Job summary

ALBURY WODONGA ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE (AWAHS) is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker for a full-time role located at Wodonga, VIC. You will support Aboriginal families and children in accessing health and community services with culturally safe guidance and direct assistance in navigating health journeys.

You will work closely with Child and Family Health Nurses in the Building Stronger Foundations program, strengthening health outcomes and community connections while upholding cultural

Qualifications

• A genuine passion and commitment to supporting Aboriginal children, families and community.
• Understanding of early childhood health and wellbeing.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Aboriginal families and children to access health and community services.
• Providing culturally safe health information, support and guidance to community members to navigate health services.
• Working alongside families, parents and carers to support child and family health and wellbeing.
• Supporting people to attend appointments and engage with health programs.
• Participating in child and family health programs, community activities and health promotion initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with local services to ensure families receive the right support.
• Working collaboratively with the AWAHS team to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Independent worker

Driver's license

Education

Health-related qualification

Aboriginal health / community services qualification desirable

Indigenous identity

Job description

• Location: VIC
• Contact phone: [phone]

Full time

ALBURY WODONGA ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE (AWAHS)

Aboriginal Health Worker

• Full Time role located at Wodonga
• $61,800 pa + salary packaging tax benefits to $15,900
• Support with educational & opportunity

In this role, you will work closely with Child and Family Health Nurses in the Building Stronger Foundations program to support Aboriginal individuals, families and children to access health services and navigate their health journey in a culturally safe and supportive way. You will work closely with families, parents and carers to help ensure children have the best start in life and that families feel supported in managing their health and wellbeing.

You will play an important role in building trust with community members, providing health information and support, and helping families connect with the right services. By working alongside families and children, you will help strengthen health outcomes for the next generation while ensuring care is delivered in a way that respects culture, community and connection.

What you will be doing

• Supporting Aboriginal families and children to access health and community services
• Providing culturally safe health information, support and guidance to community members to navigate health services
• Working alongside families, parents and carers to support child and family health and wellbeing
• Supporting people to attend appointments and engage with health programs
• Participating in child and family health programs, community activities and health promotion initiatives
• Building strong relationships with local services to ensure families receive the right support
• Working collaboratively with the AWAHS team to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and community

Requirements:

• A genuine passion and commitment to supporting Aboriginal children, families and community
• Understanding of early childhood health and wellbeing
• Qualifications in health, Aboriginal health, community services or a related field are desirable, however relevant experience or a willingness to learn and complete training on the job will also be considered
• To connect to the Aboriginal community and be an enabler for culturally safe supports for families
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Identify as Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander

What is offered:

• Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities
• Attractive benefits: Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus superannuation
• Supportive team: Inclusive culture, professional development, supervision and EAP access
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career through training and internal opportunities
• Progressive organisation: Contribute to an expanding service with a new health precinct underway in Wodonga

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with community and wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives.