Aboriginal Family Support Worker
Aboriginal Family Support Worker
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25-07-2025
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Aboriginal Pathway to Good Health Service Navigator
An opportunity has become available at Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service in a brand-new Pathway to Good Health (PTGH) program. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering child and young person-centred care that responds to the needs of children entering into out of home care. The PTGH Navigator will ensure they receive timely culturally appropriate health assessments referrals and wrap-around care.
Working alongside the health practitioners in the team the role will support the implementation of quality culturally-sensitive care plans for children and young people. This will involve a high degree of collaboration with PTGH team members VACCA Dept Communities and Justice carers and service providers across the region. You will also advocate for families ensuring respectful and inclusive service delivery. The position offers an interesting mix of direct service provision and critical service planning and administration.
This role serves as a critical bridge between families carers and service providers empowering children and their families to navigate often complex health systems with confidence and trust.
The role will be based in Albury NSW with requirements to also work across the border in Victoria.
Consideration will also be given to applicants looking for career opportunity in a trainee position as an Aboriginal Health Worker.
About Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a community-controlled culturally safe health organisation delivering high-quality primary care to Aboriginal people living in Albury Wodonga and surrounding areas. Their mission is to walk alongside the local Aboriginal community to create generational change and better health outcomes.
AWAHS has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Albury Wodonga and surrounding community for 20 years. AWAHS employs more than 90 people across a broad range of services.
The success of AWAHS starts with their staff who have a high level of professionalism and dedication allowing AWAHS to deliver quality services for the Aboriginal community.
Added benefits of working with AWAHS include:
Key Selection Criteria
For further information about the position contact Chiquita Walsh onfor a confidential discussion or email for the PD
- Salary commensurate with experience up to $72000 per annum
- Full Time
- Fixed term to 30 June 2026 with potential for contract extension
An opportunity has become available at Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service in a brand-new Pathway to Good Health (PTGH) program. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering child and young person-centred care that responds to the needs of children entering into out of home care. The PTGH Navigator will ensure they receive timely culturally appropriate health assessments referrals and wrap-around care.
Working alongside the health practitioners in the team the role will support the implementation of quality culturally-sensitive care plans for children and young people. This will involve a high degree of collaboration with PTGH team members VACCA Dept Communities and Justice carers and service providers across the region. You will also advocate for families ensuring respectful and inclusive service delivery. The position offers an interesting mix of direct service provision and critical service planning and administration.
This role serves as a critical bridge between families carers and service providers empowering children and their families to navigate often complex health systems with confidence and trust.
The role will be based in Albury NSW with requirements to also work across the border in Victoria.
Consideration will also be given to applicants looking for career opportunity in a trainee position as an Aboriginal Health Worker.
About Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a community-controlled culturally safe health organisation delivering high-quality primary care to Aboriginal people living in Albury Wodonga and surrounding areas. Their mission is to walk alongside the local Aboriginal community to create generational change and better health outcomes.
AWAHS has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Albury Wodonga and surrounding community for 20 years. AWAHS employs more than 90 people across a broad range of services.
The success of AWAHS starts with their staff who have a high level of professionalism and dedication allowing AWAHS to deliver quality services for the Aboriginal community.
Added benefits of working with AWAHS include:
- Work with a purpose - assisting delivery of quality services
- NFP Salary Packaging arrangements - helping you save on tax
- Access to ongoing professional development and personal support
- Staff wellness programs and access to an Employee Assistance Program
- A welcoming and inclusive environment where youll always feel part of the team
Key Selection Criteria
- A Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or a willingness to obtain the qualification
- A strong understanding of child protection or out-of-home care systems and associated health needs
- Proven ability to build trust advocate for families and coordinate care plans
- A passion for working with children and families to increase health literacy and enhance health and wellbeing
- Excellent communication and partnership building skills that support strong stakeholder engagement
- A can-do attitude with confidence to help build this program from the ground up
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic client management systems
- The ability to work autonomously and take initiative while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- A current Working With Children Check and Drivers Licence
- A willingness to obtain a satisfactory Police Check
For further information about the position contact Chiquita Walsh onfor a confidential discussion or email for the PD
Employment Type
Full-Time
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