Indigenous Health Project Officer | Port Augusta or Whyalla

Job Description

Country & Outback Health is a not-for-profit organisation focused on building healthier and happier communities. Delivering a diverse range of mental health, allied health, addiction support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, NDIS services as well as support services for Young People within our headspace centres. If you have an exceptional ability to make connections in an Aboriginal Community and have passion for making a difference in your clients' lives, then we want to hear from you! About the role: Part-time, Monday to Friday (45 hours per fortnight) Choice of location – Port Augusta or Whyalla The Indigenous Health Project Officer will review and provide guidance on Integrated Team Care (ITC) activity and deliver projects that contribute to the overarching aims of the ITC activity’s being to: Contribute to closing the gap in life expectancy by improved access to culturally appropriate mainstream primary care services (including but not limited to general practice, allied health and specialists) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Provide outreach support and program coordination to develop multi-program approaches and cross-sector linkages by promoting services to external stakeholders. Increase awareness to maximise links between Aboriginal Health Services and mainstream services through the uptake of health assessments, care planning and follow up. About You: Qualifications and/or skills and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Experience working in primary health setting with a sound knowledge of general practice, primary health care and the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Exceptional demonstrated ability to build customer relationships, communicate ideas and information, planning, problem solving in relation to the objectives of the activity to both internal and external stakeholders. Delivering or coordinating culturally appropriate training and quality improvement activities. Coordinating relevant education or health promotion events to the broader community, for example through community days, websites, conference presentations, at meetings and in reference groups for other projects. What’s on offer? A supportive working environment, a great team with flexibility. Competitive salary in recognition of your qualifications and experience - $89,474 – $93,548 per year pro-rata. Access to full not-for-profit salary packing benefits so you can reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay. 5 weeks annual leave (+17.5% loading) plus paid cultural leave. Application form and job description available HERE Employment with CObH is subject to a National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check. All applicants must have current working rights in Australia and a valid driving licence. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr