AHW/AHP - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days

Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker/Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days in Singleton, NSW. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally safe health information and practical support to women, babies and families.

The role focuses on culture, connection and trust, helping families navigate antenatal, postnatal and early childhood services while promoting healthy development and

Qualifications

• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and connects to community.
• Holds qualifications as Aboriginal Health Worker/Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Experience in Aboriginal health or community services.
• Strong understanding of cultural safety and respectful engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal women, children and families.
• Support families through pregnancy and early years of a child’s life.
• Provide culturally appropriate health information, education and support.
• Support engagement with antenatal, postnatal, child health and allied health services.
• Help families navigate health and community services.
• Support referrals and connections to appropriate services.
• Identify barriers to accessing care and assist attendance.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, child development and family wellbeing.
• Assist communication between families and service providers.
• Maintain records and documentation within the scope of the role.

Skills

Aboriginal health

Cultural safety

Relationship building

Family advocacy

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Family-centred care

Job description

AHW/AHP - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days

Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast - Hunter Valley NSW

Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days

Be part of a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led approach to supporting families from pregnancy through the early years.

Location: Singleton, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time option available)

About the opportunity

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation has received funding for a Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days program to support Aboriginal women, children and families from pregnancy through to a child's early years.

We are looking for an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner who understands the importance of culture, connection and trust in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

This role will be an important part of our multidisciplinary team and will work closely with Midwives, GPs, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other Ungooroo services.

You will help families access the right support at the right time, while ensuring that culture, family and community remain at the heart of the service.

About the role

Your role will include:

• Building strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal women, children and families
• Supporting families throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child's life
• Providing culturally appropriate health information, education and support
• Supporting engagement with antenatal, postnatal, child health and allied health services
• Helping families navigate health and community services
• Supporting referrals and connections to appropriate services
• Identifying barriers that may prevent families from accessing care
• Supporting families to attend appointments and engage with services where appropriate
• Promoting healthy lifestyles, child development and family wellbeing
• Working alongside clinicians to support culturally safe service delivery
• Contributing cultural knowledge and community perspective to the multidisciplinary team
• Supporting communication between families and service providers
• Maintaining appropriate records and documentation within the scope of the role
• Participating in community engagement and health promotion activities.

The role will be guided by the individual needs of families and the broader goals of the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days program.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with strong connections to Aboriginal community and culture- (This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination act, 1977).
• Holds relevant qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner
• Has experience working in Aboriginal health, community services or a related environment
• Builds relationships based on trust, respect and genuine connection
• Understands the importance of cultural safety
• Is approachable, reliable and compassionate
• Can work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is able to advocate for families and help remove barriers to accessing services
• Has a strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Is comfortable working with families who may have complex or multiple support needs.

Experience working with women, children and families will be highly regarded.

Why Ungooroo?

Ungooroo is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation with a strong commitment to improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for Aboriginal people and families across the Upper Hunter.

This is an opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and community connection in a role where culture is not an add-on, it is central to the way we work.

You will be part of a team that values:

• Aboriginal culture and community connection
• Respectful and family-centred care
• Collaboration across health and community services
• Early intervention and prevention
• Building trust with families
• Supporting children to have the best possible start in life.

This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination act, 1977.