Aboriginal Health Practitioner/ Aboriginal Health Worker (Identified)
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Aboriginal Community Therapy & Support Worker - Aboriginal Identified - Dubbo
Salary:
30.00 - 60.00
Posted:
03-03-2025
Category:
Healthcare
Dubbo,
Job Description
Aboriginal Community Therapy & Support Worker - Aboriginal Identified 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. 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, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs. About The Position ACTT is a free allied health service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Dubbo, aged 0-8 years. The early intervention program supports school readiness and developmental milestones through Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology services, working alongside Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. Qualifications & Experience: 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 unsupervised and/or 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. Demonstrated previous experience working as an Allied Health Therapy Aide or in a similar role. Mandatory Compliance Requirements of the Position: Previous experience in Aboriginal Health is highly preferable. Australian Drivers Licence. Working With Children Check. Proof of COVID vaccination. National Criminal Record Check. Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 30.00 - 60.00
Posted: 03-03-2025
Category: Healthcare
Dubbo,
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