Indigenous Outreach Worker – Integrated Care Team

Bidgerdii Community Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation 12%

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible hours 8:00am–5:00pm

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Modern technology and practices

Descripción de la vacante

Bidgerdii Community Health Service in Rockhampton, QLD, is seeking an Indigenous Outreach Worker to join our Integrated Team Care (ITC) / Allied Health Services team. You will coordinate care and work with clients to improve access to culturally safe healthcare.

The role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, building partnerships with GPs, hospitals, and community organisations to promote health equality and better outcomes.

Formación

• Qualif ication in Health, Community Services, Social Work, Nursing or a related discipline, or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues and social determinants of health.
• Experience in health, community services, social services or care coordination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience using electronic client management systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and cultural safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with coordination of care to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients access health and wellbeing services.
• Provide support for clients with chronic disease and complex care needs.
• Assist clients to access specialist appointments, allied health services and transport.
• Support clients to attend annual health assessments and care plan reviews.
• Advocate for clients and help them navigate the healthcare system.
• Develop relationships with community stakeholders, health providers and partner organisations.
• Promote Closing the Gap and Integrated Team Care programs throughout the community.
• Identify barriers to health outcomes and support clients to access services.
• Maintain accurate client records with privacy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and program development.
• Participate in community engagement, health promotion events and meetings.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Cultural safety

Educación

Health/Community Services/Nursing qualification

Herramientas

Electronic client management systems

Descripción del empleo

Bidgerdii Community Health Service in Rockhampton, QLD, is seeking an Indigenous Outreach Worker to join our Integrated Team Care (ITC) / Allied Health Services team. You will coordinate care and work with clients to improve access to culturally safe healthcare.

The role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, building partnerships with GPs, hospitals, and community organisations to promote health equality and better outcomes.