Indigenous Health Worker: Community Liaison

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

Onsite cafes

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker – Community to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and inform service delivery with Indigenous knowledge.

You will undertake clinical and psychosocial assessments, develop culturally responsive plans, and liaise with care teams across acute, primary and community health settings. The role emphasizes culturally safe practice and partnership with communities.

Qualifications

• Identified position indicating Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is essential.
• Current registration under the Working with Vulnerable People Act 2011 is required.
• Willingness to obtain Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical and psychosocial assessments and develop culturally responsive intervention plans.
• Collaborate with care teams across clinical areas, including primary health and community services.
• Identify, co-design and implement quality improvement projects aligned with Closing the Gap.

Skills

Relationship management

Cultural safety

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Job description

Canberra Health Services is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker – Community to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and inform service delivery with Indigenous knowledge.

You will undertake clinical and psychosocial assessments, develop culturally responsive plans, and liaise with care teams across acute, primary and community health settings. The role emphasizes culturally safe practice and partnership with communities.