Aboriginal Health Worker/ Practitioner – Healthy 4 Life

About us

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.

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

About the role

This role provides direct patient contact and clinical support in the areas of Maternal and Child Health and Chronic Disease Management. The role requires participation as a team member in health promotional activities in all areas of the Healthy for Life program and the Wellington Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise between clients and clinic staff and assist with the follow up of clients treatments

• Provide appropriate referral services – referring clients to appropriate services and community health

• Monitor local Aboriginal Health problems and needs, and advise the Clinic Manager and/or professional staff

• Participate in or carry out preventive and health education activities under the supervision of GP’s and or Nursing Staff

• Promote healthy lifestyle in the community

• Collect, collate and coordinate health statistics and information processes for the advancement of Aboriginal health and well-being

• Implement and evaluate public health strategies, programs and services directed to the needs of the Aboriginal community of the region

• Undertake primary care tasks within the boundaries of your qualifications

• Work closely with the GP’s and relevant clinic staff to assist with all aspects of the development and delivery of health care plans

• Develop and maintain contact with communities regarding Indigenous health

• Assist in the development and delivery of health education programs

• Provide reports as required on time

• Liaise with allied health professionals and specialist as required

• Liaise with other AMS’s and hospitals for client medical and medication records as necessary

• Ensure good rapport and communication with external health services

• Actively encourage and promote continuous improvement

• Liaise with clients for screenings and tests as required

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, respect for and compliance with culturally appropriate ways of working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities

Essential Criteria

• Aboriginality

• Certificate III Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, or working towards achieving the qualification

• Demonstrated experience of working independently and/or showing initiative in relation to patient care

• Understanding and knowledge of specialist medical, allied health and support services locally

• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the primary health care setting in a variety of locations or ability to develop this knowledge base in the brief period of time.

• Computer literacy and a high standard of report writing

Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:

• Certificate of Aboriginality

• Australian Drivers Licence

• Working With Children Check

• Proof of COVID vaccination

• Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations (DTP Hep B, MMR, Varicella)

• National Criminal Record Check

Benefits:

• A competitive salary

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging

• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at hr@wachs.net.au

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.