Indigenous Program Coordinator

6 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
The role of the Indigenous Program Coordinator (Evolve Therapeutic Services) is to provide high level, culturally sensitive and clinically appropriate social, emotional and spiritual well-being care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people. This includes working as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of co-case management, care coordination, intake assessments, interventions, cultural aspects of assessment and treatment, direct therapeutic interventions and cultural support to patients, family, communities, partners and other stakeholders. The position is responsible for supporting improvements in the delivery of culturally relevant and clinically appropriate Mental Health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, including supporting accessible and equitable health outcomes, specific to meeting individual patient needs.
About you
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (including patients, carers and communities) within a health-related context and have a clear understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, protocols and health related procedures.
- Proven ability to sensitively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds while advocating on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly within a complex healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated clinical skills for the delivery of evidence-based health assessments, health promotion, education and illness prevention activities and primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a Social and Emotional Well-being framework.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally), including preparing complex reports. The proven ability to respond directly to concerns of patients, carers and family members in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of relevant I.T systems for both patient specific information and relevant statistical data, inclusive of collection, collation and reporting towards improving Indigenous Health outcomes.
- Proven commitment to ongoing development of an evidence-based model of service delivery through participation in service evaluation, research and quality improvement activities

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or relevant.

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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