Aboriginal Health Worker

3 weeks ago

Bathurst, Australia Marathon Health AU Full time

Make a real impact in First Nations health by supporting chronic disease management and empowering your community with culturally safe care
- Marathon Health opportunities Posted: Mon, 23 December 2024

**Join Our Team: Aboriginal Health Worker Wanted**

We’re on the lookout for a passionate **Aboriginal Health Worker** dedicated to improving health outcomes for First Nations people in chronic disease management and prevention. If you’re someone who thrives in making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you

This role can be based in either **Dubbo** or **Bathurst, NSW (Wiradjuri Country),** with full-time and part-time options considered. Ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Let’s make an impact together

**What are the benefits of working at Marathon Health?**
- **Mentorship**: Get hands-on support and guidance from experienced First Nations team members who are dedicated to helping you grow and thrive in your career.
- **Maximise Your Take-Home Pay**: Boost your income with Salary Packaging options
- **Generous Leave**: Enjoy five weeks of annual leave, and guaranteed time off during the Christmas/New Year break.
- **Career Growth**: Access a Professional Development allowance to level up your skills and reach your goals.
- **Wellbeing & Health Perks**: Take care of yourself with a Wellbeing allowance and discounted Private Health insurance.
- **Financial Literacy Support**: Get advice from our partners at Westpac and St George Banks to build your financial future.

**What Will You Do?**

As an Aboriginal Health Worker, your role will be dynamic and impactful. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- **Client Support**: Assist clinicians with client intake, assessments, follow-ups, and discharge processes to ensure smooth and seamless care.
- **Culturally Engaging Sessions**: Lead group sessions, delivering culturally safe and engaging health education and yarning circles.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate client electronic medical records when appropriate.
- **Encourage Access to Services**: Help First Nations people access health services and support them through the process.
- **Assessment Support**: Assist clinicians with completing assessments and surveys to evaluate health outcomes.
- **Telehealth Facilitation**: Coordinate and facilitate telehealth sessions between clients and clinicians.
- **Identify & Address Barriers**: Work with the Primary Health team to identify and remove barriers preventing First Nations individuals and families from accessing health services.
- **Health Education**: Provide culturally appropriate education to improve health literacy within the community and empower individuals to make informed health decisions.

**What Do You Need?**

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring the following qualities:

- **Cultural Connection**: You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, which is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- **Strong Communication Skills**: You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to meet the unique cultural needs of the community.
- **Relevant Qualifications**: You’ve completed or are willing to complete a minimum Certificate 3 qualification in Aboriginal Health, Community, or Disability.
- **Commitment to Growth**: You’re passionate about learning new skills and following through on tasks with dedication and attention to detail.
- **Community Engagement**: You have a natural ability to build strong relationships and connect with Aboriginal people in your community.
- **Health Knowledge**: You understand how to identify and support First Nations community members with chronic health issues and guide them to the right referral pathways.
- Please note that Marathon Health Officers are closed from 12pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. During this time, we will be unavailable to answer any enquiries._
- Position Description

**Position details**:

- Dubbo, Bathurst
- Primary Health, Identified Positions
- Full time, Part time
- Full Time or Part Time will be considered. Ongoing role

**Date Posted**: Mon, 23 December 2024

**Closing Date**: Sun, 12 January 2025

**Contact**: Alison Amor

**Phone**: 0427 030 104
- Position Description

  • Aboriginal Health Worker

    4 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time **Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker **Remuneration**: $30.46 - $44.03 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) **Location**: Bathurst, NSW - Find out more **Hours Per Week**: 14 hours **Applications Close**: 30 September 2024 - 11:59pm **Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Maternal &...

  • Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader

    4 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Position Classification**: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 3, Welfare Off Lvl 3 **Remuneration**: $105,553.00 - $124,803.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) **Location**: Bathurst, NSW - Find out more **Hours Per Week**:...

  • Aboriginal Trainee

    4 weeks ago

    Bathurst, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time (Up to 28 Feb 2028) **Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker **Remuneration**: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) **Location**: Bathurst, NSW - Find out more **Hours Per Week**: 38 **Applications Close**: 5 January 2025 - 11:59pm **Aboriginal Trainee - Mental Health...

  • Aboriginal Family Time Worker

    2 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Northern CPPYJ- Location: Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795 Albury, NSW, AU, 2640 Bourke, NSW, AU, 2840 Brewarrina, NSW, AU, 2839 Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880 Cobar, NSW, AU, 2835 Condobolin, NSW, AU, 2877 Coonabarabran, NSW, AU, 2357 Coonamble, NSW, AU, 2829 Cootamundra, NSW, AU, 2590 Cowra, NSW, AU, 2794 Dareton, NSW, AU, 2717 Deniliquin, NSW, AU, 2710...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Bathurst, Australia Connecting Families Full time

    **About Connecting Families**: Connecting Families is more than just a service provider; we're a community-driven organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, adults and families. Our mission is to bring communities together to create a better life for individuals with disabilities. Our motto: _one team, one family._ **About...

  • Ahh Home

    21 hours ago

    Bathurst, Australia Australian Unity Full time

    In Aboriginal Home Health we’ve been caring for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders. We aim to empower our Elders to live in the comfort of their homes whist receiving ongoing culturally appropriate care **The Benefits** - **Work close to your community!**: - **$29.81 to $33.00** + super - **Travel Allowance** of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid...

  • Clinical Community Health Nurse

    1 week ago

    Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time

    We are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Community Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Orange Health Service. The successful applicant will provide high-quality patient care in the community setting and Ambulatory Care settings.About the RoleThe Community Health Registered Nurse is a key member of our healthcare team, responsible for...

  • Rural Mental Health Specialist

    1 week ago

    Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time

    **About the Role**The NSW Government is seeking a skilled Rural Mental Health Specialist to join our team in Orange, NSW. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families/carers in the region.The role promotes the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and the wider...

  • Home Care Worker

    3 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Regional Disability Services Full time

    **Home Care Worker (Disability)** We have an exciting opportunity for a Home Care Worker (Disability) to join our Disability Support team on a Casual role based in Bathurst NSW. **About the Role** The Disability Support Worker (Home Care) is responsible for providing needs-based services for people with disability by ensuring a person-centered framework...

  • Peer Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Bathurst, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Temporary Part Time (Up to 26 Jun 2026) **Position Classification**: Health Education Officer Grad / Non-Grad **Remuneration**: $31.51 - $52.48 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) **Location**: Bathurst, NSW - Find out more **Hours Per Week**: 24 **Applications Close**: 5 January 2025 - 11:59pm **Peer Worker - Drug &...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    1 week ago

    Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at Panorama Clinic, a 10-bed voluntary mental health facility located in Bathurst, NSW.Panorama Clinic provides intensive mental health inpatient support to people living in the Western NSW Local Health District. Our goal is to improve social, relational, physical and mental...

  • Youth Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Benefits**: - ** Generous salary packaging and meal and entertainment allowances through Maxxia (FT/PT) - this means you pay less tax and take home more pay.**: - ** Access to the Maxxia rewards program - this provides you with discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas and restaurants...

  • Complex Disability Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and** **weekend work**: - ** Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment** **allowances (FT/PT)**: - ** Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training**: - ** Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation**: - ** Annual Leave up to 5...

  • Wnswlhd - Staff Specialist/visiting Medical Officer

    1 month ago

    Bathurst, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time / Sessional **Position Classification**: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer **Remuneration**: $186,241 to $229,825 pa / As per VMO Determination (this does not include allowances, superannuation, TESL) **Hours Per Week**: 40 hours pw / As per roster **Location**:Bathurst | NSW Government **Applications...

  • Case Worker, Children Services

    2 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Westhaven Full time

    **Do you have a genuine commitment to child safety and a passion for advocating for children and young people with disability? - **Be the Place You Want to Work** - ** Salary packaging to $15,900 | Fitness Passport** - ** Diversity and Inclusion | Hybrid work environment** - ** Level 4, Pay Point 1: $43.08 - $46.35 per hour (Social, Community, Home Care and...

  • Complex Disability Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and** **weekend work**: - ** Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment** **allowances (FT/PT)**: - ** Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training**: - ** Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation**: - ** Annual Leave up to 5...

  • Youth Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Benefits**: - ** Generous salary packaging and meal and entertainment allowances through Maxxia (FT/PT) - this means you pay less tax and take home more pay.**: - ** Access to the Maxxia rewards program - this provides you with discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas and restaurants...

  • Youth Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Benefits**: - ** Generous salary packaging and meal and entertainment allowances through Maxxia (FT/PT) - this means you pay less tax and take home more pay.**: - ** Access to the Maxxia rewards program - this provides you with discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas and restaurants...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and** **weekend work**: - ** A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing** **service sector**: - ** Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training**: - ** Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation**: - ** Strong focus on...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Bathurst, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    **Benefits**: - ** Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and** **weekend work**: - ** Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment** **allowances (FT/PT)**: - ** Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (FT/PT)**: - ** Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training**: - ** Opportunities to upskill, develop and...