Raypirri Rom Support Worker, Reduce Violence Against Women & Children - Male - 100879
Job No:
MHAC617
Location:
Gove Peninsula, NT
- We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare.
- We’re engaging with health issues at a grass roots community level.
- We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to help change the future for Aboriginal healthcare.
What we stand for
With eight clinics and growing across East Arnhem Land, we’re providing health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents. Our Board of Directors represents communities across the region, ensuring every decision we make helps empower Yolngu people to take control of their lives and direct their own futures.
We’re connected by passion
We share a passion for the rich history of the Yolngu culture and a commitment to ensure that the work we’re doing is instrumental in ensuring self-determination for Indigenous peoples. We’re a people place where going above and beyond is in our nature. We’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering a way to shape Australia’s future. Do you share our passion?
We need you
Miwatj Health are pleased to offer this position as a Full Time – Fixed Term through to the 30/06/2022 opportunity. Based in Nhulunbuy and supporting all clinics on the Gove Peninsula, you will be working closely with our Aboriginal workforce which is critical to our client’s success. You’ll be committed to finding the best way to communicate with our clients and our team in order to provide great care in sometimes uncertain circumstances.
Core aspects of your role will include:
- Provide support and mentoring to the male Raypirri Rom Reduce Violence against Women and Children team and staff members to ensure compliance to all relevant Miwatj Health workplace policies, procedures and work health and safety standards is understood by the team.
- Promote upskilling and training opportunities to the Raypirri Rom team members while providing open communication and trust, contributing to maintaining a strong Yolngu workforce.
- Supervise male Raypirri Rom Reduce Violence against Women and Children Community Workers, set priorities, coordinate daily activities, monitor workflow, and ensure appropriate and relevant training delivery.
- Work in collaboration with the Elders Leadership Group and acquire an understanding of traditional mediation and problem solving to ensure safe outcomes for individuals, families, and community.
- Coordinate Raypirri Rom Wellbeing camps, day trips and other community-based initiatives that support and educate Yolngu male clients across the Gove Peninsula.
- Collect and store data as directed by the Senior Project Officer Raypirri Rom.
- Participate in and lead daily team meetings and weekly briefing sessions.
- Work in collaboration with the female Raypirri Rom Support Worker Reduce Violence against Women and other Raypirri Rom Team Leaders to facilitate daily team meetings, weekly briefing sessions and provide coverage when required.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports as directed by the Senior Project Officer and Manager, SEWB.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Project Officer Raypirri Rom and Manager, Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
- Maintain client confidentiality, always including client files in accordance with Miwatj Health policies.
- Work with the Raypirri Rom Community Workers to advise and educate internal and external stakeholders of Yolngu cultural issues and protocols and work effectively and efficiently in a culturally sensitive manner.
Why Miwatj?
Whether working with a remote healthcare provider is in your bucket list, or something that is tried and tested, we’d love for you to reach out. East Arnhem Land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a community where the richness of Yolngu culture is in the air you breathe.
A competitive salary of $65,060 -$84,582 (dependent on skills and experience) is available with this Full time - Fixed term position.
How do you know if you’re the right fit?
In order to deliver on our mission, we know that a collaborative, supportive team is critical. We’re looking for people who are committed to not only growing their capability, but willing to step in and support other team members and clients. Whilst knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is helpful, what will really see you thrive in our communities is an open mind, willingness to be exposed to culture, and curiosity. Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:
- Formal training in Community Services and or experience of more than a year working within an Aboriginal remote community setting with Aboriginal people.
- Willingness to participate in formal training relevant to the Raypirri Rom Program.
- Ability to write clear concise reports, record and maintain relevant statistics as required.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
- Personal qualities which contribute to the success of the Raypirri Rom Program including reliability, honesty, cultural awareness, and motivation.
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Please note: This position is based in Nhulunbuy, accommodation and relocation are not included in this role.
For more information, please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at: recruitment@miwatj.com.au and quote reference 189240
Application close date: once the position is filled.
We’re proud to employ over 116 Yolngu employees and we are always looking to increase that number. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and interested in this role you are encouraged to apply.