Maternal & Early Childhood Program Manager
Job No:
120694
Location:
Katherine
- Are you qualified in a health or social work-related field with a strong interest in child health & community engagement, looking to take the next step in your career?
- Provide support to young children and families with one of the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the NT!
- Highly attractive salary circa $113,497 - $118,262 plus super, salary sacrificing & relocation assistance!
- Amazing work/life balance, with 6 weeks annual leave giving you the chance to explore the wondrous Australian outback, as well as return home for holidays!
About Sunrise
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
The Sunrise approach involves Aboriginal communities taking part in controlling their own health. Everything from financial management and governance, staff selection and service delivery priorities are directed by the organisation's Aboriginal Board and Community Health Committees.
Servicing nine communities spread over 45,000 square kilometres, the Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities that are some of the most disadvantaged in the Territory with some of the most complex health issues. Yet despite this, the ethos and practices of Sunrise Health have it be a leader, both nationally and in the Territory, for both national and Territory performance indicators.
Acute health care does not make people well - it is only when health issues and the social determinants of health are addressed, that families and communities become well – a challenge that Sunrise Health is committed to address with each of its communities and with the expectation that each of its employees will adopt and uphold this culture.
About the Opportunity
Sunrise Health Service is currently looking for a full-time Program Manager to join their team in Katherine, NT, to lead the delivery of their new MECSH (Maternal and Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting) program.
Reporting to the Director of Public Health and Planning, you will be providing assessment, screening, support, advice, and referral services to vulnerable and at risk mothers, families and carers with children to the age of three years old.
Your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Working closely with other Sunrise staff, external organisations, and community elders to ensure the program is culturally and socially beneficial;
- Supporting mothers and families to enhance their coping and problem solving skills, and ability to mobilise resources;
- Promoting positive parent-infant interaction and the delivery of a standardised, structured child development parent education program;
- Fostering positive parents skills and supporting families to establish supportive relationships with other local families and the wider community;
- Working within the community to improve health literacy, identifying trends in maternal or early childhood health and associated health gaps; and
- Building the capacity of Aboriginal staff to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care.
What will you need to succeed?
To be successful in this position you will hold tertiary qualifications in a health-related field, ideally as a Social Worker or Registered Nurse. A genuine interest in maternal or child health and demonstrated experience in this field will be essential.
It's crucial that you can demonstrate sound community engagement skills, with the ability to show initiative, problem solve, and identify areas for improvement, as well as undertake research, use data, and apply continuous improvement techniques.
Experience working with an Aboriginal organisation or communities will be highly regarded but is not essential, provided you have a commitment to the objectives and ethos of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations such as Sunrise, can demonstrate a clear respect for Aboriginal culture, and are willing to learn.
You will need an understanding of the issues pertaining to Aboriginal primary health care and the social determinants of health in these communities, with the clinical skills needed to work effectively in remote areas.
Your well-developed interpersonal skills will enable you to communicate confidently and effectively, as you build collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external clients, partners and stakeholders.
Please note: You must be willing to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, prior to commencing, and hold an unrestricted driver’s licence.
About the Benefits
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to work with an organisation that's building the capacity of remote Aboriginal communities in order to improve their health and wellbeing.
Your dedication will be rewarded with a highly attractive base salary circa $113,497 - $118,262 (based on your skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options up to $15,899 per year.
You will also have access to a wide range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks leave per year;
- Up to 10 days study leave;
- Travel allowance; and
- Relocation assistance, negotiable with the right candidate.
Working at Sunrise Health Service and living in the Katherine region has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory. With the Katherine Gorge on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, combined with some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life’s adventures.
About the Katherine Region
A region full of misty waterfalls, untouched gorges, and stunning landscapes, Katherine is the crossroads of Australia's north, where the outback meets the rainforest. The Northern Territory’s third largest town and a thriving modern regional centre, it offers something for everyone, locals and tourists alike.
With plenty of facilities, including a modern shopping complex, boutique stores, a hospital, schools, and several sportsgrounds, you get all of the convenience of a modern town and still have adventure at your doorstep. Explore world-famous national parks, canoe along the mighty Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, or take a dip and unwind at the Katherine Hot Springs.
This is a unique opportunity to support families and young children in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Territory - Apply Now.
To apply, please respond to the selection criteria questions below, in place of a cover letter, and attach your resume (Word or PDF format only) when prompted. Previous applicants need not re-apply.