Indigenous Outreach Worker
Job Summary
About Us
Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander community-controlled primary health care service thathas proudly supported communities across Central Queensland for almost 30years.
We provide comprehensive primary health and wellbeingservices to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughoutBlackwater Rockhampton and surrounding regions.
At Bidgerdii we are committed to delivering culturallysafe community-focused care that improves health outcomes and strengthensconnections between individuals families and services.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and community-focused IndigenousOutreach Worker to join our Integrated Team Care / Allied Health Services teambased in Emerald.
This role works closely with clients allied healthprofessionals and community stakeholders to support Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander people living with chronic health conditions.
The successful candidate will help facilitate access tomultidisciplinary care promote health awareness and strengthen relationshipsbetween mainstream primary care and Indigenous health services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access appropriate health and wellbeing services
- Promoting the Closing the Gap and Integrated Team Care (ITC) programs
- Building strong relationships with GPs health professionals and community organisations
- Assisting clients to better manage chronic health conditions
- Delivering culturally appropriate non-clinical support services
- Advocating for improved health outcomes within the community
Important Information
This is an Indigenous Identified Position. Applicants mustbe of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Please identify this within yourapplication.
About You
You are passionate about improving health outcomes forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and have the ability to buildstrong respectful relationships across community and health sectors.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Understanding of the health challenges impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Experience delivering culturally safe and sensitive support services
Essential Requirements
- Current QLD C Class Driver Licence
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Satisfactory Police Check
- Ability to meet vaccination requirements including:
- Measles Mumps Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis A & B
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
What We Offer
At Bidgerdii we value our people and offer a supportive andflexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Generous salary packaging options
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Flexible Monday to Friday work hours (8:00am 5:00pm)
- Supportive team culture
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Modern technology and innovative workplace practices
Please note: Pre-employment checks may include qualificationverification professional references police checks work rights confirmationand vaccination compliance checks.
For further information contact the HR & RecruitmentTeam at
Bidgerdii is committed to equal employment opportunities andcreating a diverse inclusive and culturally safe workplace
Required Experience:
Junior IC