Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

Wa Country Health Service; Newman; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service in the Pilbara region is seeking a person to enhance access to mental health services for Aboriginal communities. This is a permanent full-time appointment, with possible regional travel and nights away from home. Applicants must meet Aboriginal descent requirements and reside in the Pilbara.

The role emphasises cultural safety, strong communication and local knowledge to improve service delivery for Aboriginal people and communities across this remote region.

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal descent as per the Equal Opportunities Act requirements.
• Must reside within the Pilbara region.
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal family structures, culture and customs; ability to work in a culturally appropriate way with local Aboriginal people.
• Understanding of the impact of mental disorders on individuals and their families.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current C class driver's licence and ability to travel within the Pilbara region, including overnight stays.

Skills

Aboriginal descent

Pilbara residency

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's licence

Teamwork

Job description

Eligibility to Apply

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

Position Profile

To enhance the accessibility of Mental Health Services to Aboriginal people and communities. This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Area Profile

The Pilbara is WA's second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara's southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896 sq km (including offshort islands). Most the inhabitants are located in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State's largest export revenue earners - iron ore and liquefied natural gas.

Suitability Criteria

• Pursuant to section 50D of the Equal Opportunities Act, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
• The occupant of this position must be living within the Pilbara region.
• A working knowledge of local aboriginal family structure, culture and customs, and able to work in a culturally acceptable way with local Aboriginal people
• An understanding of the impact of mental disorders on individuals and their familes.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current C class drivers licence and the ability to undertake travel within the Pilbara Region and spend nights away from home.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Katrina Sharp on 0428 585 401.

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.a Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.