Aboriginal Health Worker, Healthy Connections For Active Ageing

Grand Pacific Health Ltd; Bega; Sur place; AUD 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing professional development and监督

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

GPH Staff Conference

Employer paid parental leave on top of

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Grand Pacific Health Ltd. is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker for a part-time role (0.2 FTE) based in Bega until 31 August 2027.

The position focuses on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through health promotion, engagement, and chronic disease management. Applicants should identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (or be willing to work towards), and demonstrate skills in

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and be an active member in the region's Aboriginal communities.
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health and ability to engage sensitively.
• Experience in developing partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and communities.

Responsabilités

• Support delivery of health promotion to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members aged 50+.
• Engage with communities to promote health and wellbeing.
• Assist with health screening and chronic disease management.
• Contribute to integrated care through partnerships with local Aboriginal organisations.

Connaissances

Aboriginal identity

Active community member

Culturally sensitive engagement

Community partnerships

Formation

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Description du poste

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position - authorised under the S14d of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977

About the role

This position is available at part-time hours (0.2 FTE per week), fixed term until 31 August 2027, located in Bega.

The Aboriginal Health Worker will work to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The primary responsibility of the position is to support the delivery of health promotion activities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members 50+ years of age through community engagement, health screening, integrated care and chronic disease management, and health promotion.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

1. Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities of the region and surrounding areas.
2. Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or health related discipline or willingness to work towards
3. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and their health and ability to effectively engage, and communicate sensitively, with Aboriginal people to address their health needs
4. Experience in developing and maintaining successful partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and communities

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW and the ACT.

We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Interested?

For more information contact:

Susan Jarnason - Service Manager on [e-mail] or 0407 914 284

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.