Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker

Hunter Primary Care Jobs; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 60.000 - 75.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development leave

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. +

Meals and entertainment allowance $2,.

Mental health leave

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Hunter Primary Care invites a part-time Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker to join the Care Coordination team. You will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to access primary health care, understand test results, complete paperwork, and navigate the health system.

You will participate in community health promotion, build links with local communities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally safe care in the Hunter region.

Qualifikationen

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity with proof required.
• Willingness to work in a team and follow care model, and ability to work independently within role scope.
• Computer skills including database navigation and data entry.
• Culturally sensitive, respectful communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Interest in Aboriginal health outcomes and community support.

Aufgaben

• Support clients to attend appointments and understand health results.
• Complete paperwork and navigate the health system on behalf of clients.
• Contribute to community health promotion and strengthen links with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Report to the Clinical Manager and work with Care Coordinators, Aboriginal Health Workers and health professionals to deliver culturally safe care.

Kenntnisse

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander身份

Teamwork & collaboration

Independent work ability

Database navigation

Culturally sensitive communication

Interest in health outcomes

Tools

Computer skills

Jobbeschreibung

Be yourself, because together we make a difference.

At Hunter Primary Care we value Respect, Excellence, Recognition and Integrity, and we're building an inclusive, diverse workplace with flexible working arrangements. It's your journey, grow with us!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Work with our Care Coordination team and Integrated Team Care (ITC) program to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and their families access primary health care, prevent and manage chronic disease, and help Close the Gap in the Hunter region. This part-time opportunity is available until 30 June 2027. Day to day, you’ll support clients to attend appointments, understand their health results, complete paperwork and navigate the health system.

You’ll also take part in community health promotion and help build strong links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you’ll work alongside Care Coordinators, Aboriginal Health Workers and health professionals to deliver culturally safe care and contribute to Closing the Gap in the Hunter region.

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and hold proof of Aboriginality
• Willingness to work within a team and the model of care, and ability to work independently within the scope of the role
• Computer skills, including database navigation and data entry
• Culturally sensitive, respectful communication, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
• Interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and enthusiasm for helping your community

The successful applicant for this position will be asked to consent to a police check and will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

ABOUT US

We know flexibility and development matter as much as the pay cheque, so here is what we can offer:

• split your time between home and our Warabrook office
• Professional development leave and study leave
• genuine investment in where you want to take your career
• Generous salary packaging available up to $15,899 per annum + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Paid mental health leave, cultural leave and a dedicated Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive, motivated team of people who are genuinely passionate

Hunter Primary Care considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).