Aboriginal Health Worker

About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

ATSICHS Brisbane is committed to promoting the wellbeing, protection, and cultural safety of all children and young people. Our recruitment and screening practices reflect our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and our dedication to creating culturally secure environments where children feel safe, respect, and empowered.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

See more at our website -  www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

About the Role

You can access the full Position Description by visiting our website under "Join Our Team".

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Our Aboriginal Health Workers provide clinical and primary health care for our community. Working alongside the clinical team they provide a holistic and vital contribution to the continuity of care for our clients. Additionally, health workers provide education, promotional programs, preventative health interventions, community development programs, health screening, immunisations and assessments.

Duties

• Provide quality Aboriginal health worker client assessments, education, advocacy and cultural support to ensure a collaborative approach to client centred care.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations, hospitals, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with the community in a culturally sensitive manner, ensuring respectful and effective interactions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Primary Health Clinic, integrating culturally safe practices.
• In collaboration with management, provide cultural support and guidance within the clinic team.
• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of ATSICHS Policy and procedures in line with AGPAL Accreditation Standards.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and support Primary Health Clinic Logan team that will help you grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $36.82 per hour.
• Additional 25% Casual loading +12% Super.
• Casual position.
• Work for a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, community-controlled organisation.

COVID-19 Requirement

Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccine is encouraged.

• Aboriginal Health Worker (Certificate III Primary Health Care).
• Minimum 1 years' experience in Primary Health Care
• Knowledge of culturally safe practices and sensitivity towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate your ability to problem solve and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a focus on client focused outcomes.
• National Police Certificate.
• Working with Children's Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
• Driver's Licence.
• Immunisation Category A.
• Evidence of Work Rights.

Preferred

• Demonstrated organisation skills, including an ability to multi-task, to plan, set and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, and to work independently, efficiently and effectively.
• Knowledge of and experience working with - MMEx.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.