Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner
Job No:
77001
Location:
South Hedland, WA
- Drive your career in this rewarding role in indigenous health!
- Make positive changes and a real difference in a regional community!
- Numerous benefits including an attractive package circa $64,652 - $79,613 + salary sacrificing and MORE!
About the Organisation
Wirraka Maya has the mission of ensuring that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health education and training is culturally relevant, based on good practice, and serves the needs of both industry and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Wirraka Maya was born from the efforts of Aboriginal people to establish a health service that addressed the unmet needs of Aboriginal people in the town of Port Hedland. It now provides a service to the greater Port Hedland and South Hedland area and communities at Strelley, Woodstock and Warralong.
Wirraka Maya Health Service is an AGPAL accredited incorporated organisation established in 1993.
About South Hedland
South Hedland is at the centre of the vibrant iron ore industry in the Pilbara region. A suburb of nearby Port Hedland, South Hedland was established in the 1970s when Port Hedland ran out of suitable space for housing.
South Hedland is a mainly residential area which services the iron ore and salt processing industries in the area. The world's insatiable demand for iron ore has made Port Hedland the busiest port in Australia, and one of the busiest mineral ports in the world.
As a residential centre, the town has facilities for families such as shopping, schools, day care, cinemas, aquatic centre, and some motel style accommodation. The town centre is currently undergoing a major $23 million revamp with the assistance of the WA Government's Royalties for Regions scheme. The improvements will include a new main street around a new town square, better roads and footpaths, and a release of large development blocks by Landcorp to allow for further growth in the South Hedland population along with new commercial and retail space.
About the Opportunity
Wirraka Maya has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to join the Clinical Services team on a full time basis.
The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker will be responsible for enhancing the clinical services provided to clients of Wirraka Maya with the aim of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people of the area. You will be the primary conduit between clinical staff and clients.
Key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):
- Providing and initiating primary health care clinical services as required and necessary;
- Assisting the GPs and visiting specialists with procedures;
- Providing advice, education and referrals as necessary;
- Working collaboratively with other staff including Medical staff, Nursing staff, Receptionists, other Aboriginal Health Workers and the Social Emotional Wellbeing Team on client care;
- Working in collaboration with other staff at Wirraka Maya in implementing education and health promotion for clients and the community;
- Ensuring all care provided to a client is entered into the client data management system; and
- Ensuring all standards are maintained consistent with evidence based best practice standards as applicable to the role of Aboriginal Health Worker.
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have a minimum of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health and experience working in a clinical setting. Ideally, you will have experience in giving medications, injections, taking bloods and explaining tests to clients, as well as a background working in an Aboriginal community controlled organisation.
In addition, you will also possess the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a knowledge and understanding of ATSI culture and of the issues affecting ATSI people. The ideal candidate will also be able to take initiative and work independently, while also providing ongoing opportunistic education on health/mental health promotion to clients.
A current WA drivers license, National Police Check Clearance and Working with Children Check Clearance are essential for this role.
About the Benefits
As a member of the Wirraka Maya team, you will have the opportunity to expand your horizons and develop your skills working in a multicultural environment. You will find this role challenging and rewarding as you see the positive changes you promote making a real difference to people's lives.
For your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive remuneration package circa $64,652 - $79,613 plus salary sacrificing up to $15,950 to increase your take-home pay.
In addition, you will receive the following benefits:
- District allowance: $3,211 pa (single) or $6,422 pa (double);
- Airfare ticket to the value of $1,230 (upon completion of 12 months continuous service as per the WMHSAC policies); and
- Air Conditioning subsidy to the value of $1,300 per annum (as per the WMHSAC policies).
Please note: This position is an identified role and as such, only candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander may apply. This position is exempt under Section 14 of the Anti- Discrimination Act.
If you want to help close the gap and make a real difference in Aboriginal health - Apply Now!