Indigenous Health Project Officer 50 d
Indigenous Health Project Officer 50 d
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About SWAMS:
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation founded on the principles of selfdetermination empowerment and freedom of choice. Our mission is to provide highquality culturally appropriate and holistic healthcare that builds strong and healthy Aboriginal communities. We act with integrity and are dedicated to excellence. We have over 200 staff here at SWAMS and are continuing to grow. We are actively working to Close the Gap.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to make a large impact on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This position is designated under Section 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and as such only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply.
About the opportunity
Our Indigenous Health Project Officer (IHPO) focuses on improving access to culturally appropriate mainstream primary health care for Aboriginal communities in wide area from Augusta to Yarloop. This role will require travel and you will be provided with a vehicle for these trips. The purpose of this program is:
- Achieve better treatment and management of chronic conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through better access to the required services and better care coordination and provision of supplementary services.
- Foster collaboration and support between the mainstream primary care and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sectors.
- Improve the capacity of mainstream primary care services to deliver culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Increase the uptake of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items including Health Assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and follow up items;
- Support mainstream primary care services to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to selfidentify; and increase awareness and understanding of measures relevant to mainstream primary health care.
- The Indigenous Health Project Officer works collaboratively with all other members of the SWAMS organisation in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for ITC clients.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the AHP and IOW team to ensure the ongoing provision of the highest standards of care to SWAMS clients.
Essential Criteria
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island decent under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act
- Qualifications as either Aboriginal Health Practitioner Registered Nurse or Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
- Ability to build stakeholder relationships
- A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people.
- Knowledge and experience in the provision of health promotion programs.
- Preparedness to continue training towards increasing competencies.
- Knowledge of community and local Aboriginal cultural issues.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience and interest in Community or Aboriginal Health
- Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.
Please note the preemployment process requires satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test and Police Clearance. Relevant roles will also need WCC and NDIS Clearance. Unsatisfactory preemployment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Why Join SWAMS
- Be part of a passionate team committed to closing the gap in Aboriginal health.
- Work in a supportive and culturally rich environment.
- Salary Packaging up to $18550
- 17.5 Leave Loading
- Generous uniform allocations.
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
If you have the drive and vision to contribute to our mission we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation by clicking Apply. Alternatively you can email your application to If you have any queries please call Human Resources onduring normal business hours.
Learn more about SWAMS and our services at our SWAMS Website
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
