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Aboriginal Community Worker - Public Health -100520

Job No: MHAC625
Location: Gove Peninsula

  • 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 till 30th June 2022 opportunity. Based in 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:

  • Work within the Miwatj Public Health team to provide health promotion program activities across a range of settings.
  • Deliver health information and education to individuals and groups on different health topics.
  • Assist in community events, including equipment set up/pack down, delivering education and interacting with clients to promote health information.
  • Act as a role model for community members on the benefits of engaging in healthy life choices.
  • Act as an advocate for Miwatj Health, promoting programs and services and referring community members to Miwatj clinics.
  • Work in partnership with other health professionals to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to health.
  • Complete necessary training and education around particular health topics relevant for role.
  • Promote a culturally appropriate service for Yolngu staff and clients within the Miwatj region.
  • Other duties as required by line manager.

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 $53,049 - $70,214 (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:

Selection Criteria

Essential minimum requirements

 

  • Ability to speak an Aboriginal language from the region and knowledge of traditional kinship systems operating in the region.
  • Understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Confident communicating with a wide range of people and speaking publicly.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Yolngu Matha.
  • Commitment to training and professional development.
  • Commitment to practice with sensitivity and confidentiality on sensitive health matters.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Able to build relationships across a wide range of services.
  • Ochre card, or ability to obtain.
  • Current Northern Territory driver’s license or willingness to obtain.

 

Please click here to view the full job description.

 

Please note: This position is based in Gove Peninsula, accommodation and relocation is not included in this role.

 

This position has been Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander identified.

 

For more information, please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at:  recruitment@miwatj.com.au and quote reference 100836

 

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.

 

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