Aboriginal Health Worker

Aboriginal Health Worker

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

• Make a real difference to the local community

• Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre

• Generous Annual Leave

• Access to Salary Packaging

• Full Time - Fixed Term

The Role

We currently have two Full-Time Fixed-Term (12 months) opportunities in the role of Aboriginal Health Workers. The Aboriginal Health Worker role works within the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre. The position aims to improve the health of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a variety of comprehensive activities focused on local health needs as well as targeted activities addressing geographic and specific disease processes.

The Aboriginal Health Worker role in partnership with Cherry Creek will:

• Provide culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal Community Members and their Families through clinical provision for improved health outcomes.

• Provide direct assistance and support Aboriginal Community Members and their families to access primary health care services.

• Provide health education and health promotion activities to Aboriginal Community Members of the community.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care 

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, with knowledge of and affinity with the Aboriginal community

• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Aboriginal Community Members, families, and young children

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals in a culturally appropriate manner

• Ability to access and effectively liaise with a wide range of mainstream services and professionals

• Ability to demonstrate resilience and work in challenging and high-pressured environments

• Strong written communication skills including a high level of accuracy, record keeping, and report writing abilities

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team and follow processes

• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via SEEK by clicking the ‘Quick apply’ button.

A copy of the Position Description is available at https://wathaurong.org.au/careers/aboriginal-health-worker/

Applications close on 16/05/2025