Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

NT Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Health in Darwin and Palmerston is seeking an Administrative Officer 4 to promote Aboriginal culture and ensure culturally safe and responsive services within the Adult Mental Health Team and Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.

The role involves providing cultural consultation, advocating for Aboriginal clients, and collaborating with the team on assessments, interventions, education and follow-up across Darwin and Palmerston.

Qualifications

• Promote Aboriginal culture and culturally safe services within the AMHT and TEMHAODS.
• Advise staff on culturally informed approaches to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural consultation and advocate for Aboriginal clients.
• Collaborate with the team on assessments, interventions, education and follow-up.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 032950

Agency: Department of Health

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Adult Mental Health Team - Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

Location: Darwin, Palmerston

Primary Objective: Promote Aboriginal culture, cultural practices and ensure the delivery of culturally safe and responsive services within the AMHT and TEMHAODS, advising staff on culturally informed approaches to mental health. Provide cultural consultation, advocate for Aboriginal clients, and collaborate with the team on assessments, interventions, education, and follow-up accross Darwin and Palmerston. One vacancy is available, working in Darwin and Palmerston.

Contact: Shabnam Shabir on 08 8999 4352 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $94,248 - $107,434 (including salary $79,664 - $90,824)

Experience Level: Administrative Officer 4