Aboriginal Health Worker Koori Maternity Service

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Generous annual leave

Culturally safe environment

Part-time 0.8 FTE

Job summary

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Geelong VIC is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker for the Koori Maternity Service. The role focuses on culturally safe support for pregnant women, babies and families, aiming to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

The position is part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term for 12 months, with salary packaging benefits and generous annual leave. A culturally safe environment is emphasised throughout the workplace.

Qualifications

• This is a special measures role; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, holistic support to Aboriginal women, babies and families during pregnancy and after birth.
• Assist Aboriginal women and families to access primary health care services.
• Deliver health education and health promotion activities to Aboriginal Community Members.
• Advocate for women and families.

Skills

Cultural safety

Community engagement

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Sensitivity to diversity

Resilience

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care (desirable)

Job description

Aboriginal Health Worker Koori Maternity Service

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – Geelong VIC

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Make a meaningful impact by supporting and strengthening the local community

Part-time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term (12months) opportunity with the chance to build valuable skills and experience

Attractive salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay

Generous annual leave entitlements to support work-life balance and wellbeing

Work within a culturally safe and supportive environment

The Role

The primary purpose of the Aboriginal Health Worker in the Koori Maternity Service (KMS) is to provide culturally safe, holistic support to Aboriginal women, babies, and families throughout pregnancy and after birth, while helping to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and contributing to Closing the Gap objectives.

The Aboriginal Health Worker will:

• Provide culturally appropriate support to pregnant women and their families to improve their pregnancy and post birth experience and outcomes experienced by Aboriginal women and their infants.
• Provide direct assistance and support to Aboriginal women and their families to access primary health care services.
• Provide health education and health promotion activities to Aboriginal Community Members.
• Advocate for women and families

The position strengthens engagement between families and services by building trusting relationships, facilitating access to care, and addressing social, cultural, and practical barriers to participation in the Maternal and Child Health Program.

About You

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

• Hold a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent; or
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services
• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture
• Ability to access and effectively liaise with a wide range of mainstream services and professionals
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and work in challenging and high-pressured environments
• Demonstrates a passion and interest in caring for women during pregnancy and postnatal, with a commitment to providing culturally safe, holistic support to families.
• Strong written communication skills including a high level of accuracy, record keeping, and report writing abilities
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team and follow processes
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care (highly desirable) or willingness to undertake study.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

*A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.