Aboriginal Community Therapy & Support Worker-Identified

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service

Job Location:

Dubbo - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work within an Aboriginal Organisation with mentoring and support
Generous Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging options available
Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent Not-For-Profit organisation

Your New Role:

Join our awesome Aboriginal Childrens Therapy Team in Dubbo NSW where we are all about making a difference! We offer fantastic free Allied Health Services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged 0-8 in the Dubbo area.

As an Aboriginal Community & Therapy Support Worker on our team you will be delivering care thats both culturally spot-on and centered around what our kids and families need. You will team up with other amazing healthcare professionals to provide rewarding all round support to our children. We are here to create a system of care that respects and reflects the wonderful cultural background and experiences of our community ensuring that everyone feels at home on their health journey. Through strong relationships cultural understanding and collaborative care the role helps to empower families and contribute to positive meaningful outcomes for children in the Dubbo community.

Selection Criteria

Aboriginality
Relevant qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care/ Education and / or Community Services or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal children and families in health community services or child related employment
Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people
Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated time management organisational and problem solving skills
Demonstrated high level of communication skills (verbal & written) including negotiation and advocacy skills and the ability to communicate with local Aboriginal families Local Health Education and Family Support Services
Demonstrated experience in the utilisation of Microsoft Office programs

Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:

A Certificate of Aboriginality (COA)
Australian Drivers Licence
Working With Children Check
Proof of COVID vaccination
National Criminal Record Check

About Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service:

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

With main services in Wellington Dubbo Western Sydney Penrith Nepean and Blue Mountains we additionally provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

Our priority has always been creating a workplace where support and encouragement are the norm ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.

For any enquiries please feel free to contact us at

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.Benefits:Opportunity to work within an Aboriginal Organisation with mentoring and support Generous Not-Fo...