Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS) is seeking an enthusiastic person to fill the full-time position of Men's Wellness Facilitator to work at Coonamble. This role will work closely with the Men's Wellness Project Officer and support the Men's Wellness facilitator trainee in the delivery of the men’s wellness program.

The Bear, The Dinawan and The Ram men’s wellness program engages with men from across the Coonamble shire, inclusive of Gulargambone and Quambone to provide a range of opportunities through a combination of one-on-one sessions, group sessions, cultural activities, men’s camps, wellness sessions, alcohol and other drug (AOD) support, parental support, counselling and therapy, health and legal education, suicide awareness training and education, domestic family violence support, gender equality and LGBTQIA+ support, by offering these opportunities. Critical to this role is the ability to develop, implement, and oversee culturally tailored programs and interventions that address critical health and wellbeing issues including living skills and provide cultural safety and education, which contributes to understanding of the well-being needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. 

Note:  This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW, which requires successful candidates to provide proof of Aboriginality.

Key Selection Criteria

• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with ability to provide proof of Aboriginality (mandatory),

• Relevant AQTF certificate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence as a men's wellness facilitator or men’s health facilitator role (or currently studying towards or a recent graduate)

• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues

• An ability to work in a professional manner, i.e., confidential, non-judgmental, non-directive with participant and their families

• Well-developed communication skills, including cross-cultural communication

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, independently, and with strong organisational skills

• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office

• Demonstrates a commitment to the CAHS code of conduct, equal employment opportunity, work health & safety and cultural safety framework

• Current nationally coordinated criminal history check, NSW working with children’s check and unrestricted class C or P2 driver’s license

Desirable

• Experience working in an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation or providing community health to Aboriginal communities

Candidates must be work‑ready, with all the required pre‑employment checks (police checks, WWCC, etc.) available to be submitted directly after the interview.

All applicants must submit a current resume which includes the contact details of two (2) referees with their email addresses and a short response (maximum of two pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role.