Aboriginal Community Engagement Lead

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to lead our community engagement efforts in our newly formed Fairfield Integrated Child and Family Hub. The successful applicant will provide specialist support to engage, develop and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, stakeholders and communities across NSW.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, support and advice to First Nations staff, Executive Team and Board to provide culturally safer services, programs and working environments for all First Nations people.
  • Collaborate with health care workers to ensure culturally appropriate care and strengthen relationships.
  • Advocate for First Nations children and families from diverse backgrounds across Karitane.
  • Assist in the development of engagement strategies for First Nations people taking a lead role in supporting cross sector collaboration for better health outcomes for First Nations children and families.
  • Promote Karitane services and support partnerships with key Aboriginal Health Services and community stakeholders.
Selection Criteria
  • This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
  • Relevant qualifications in health, health-related or community services discipline and / or relevant experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • Have established connections to local First Nations communities, understanding First Nations cultures, traditions, and protocols.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal communities in healthcare or social services.
  • Proven capacity to provide leadership to respond to the health and social needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • Strong knowledge, connection, and understanding of Aboriginal health services, Aboriginal organisations, and other relevant and culturally safe services.
About Us

Karitane is a dynamic and innovative not for profit health organisation and registered charity providing early parenting services. We support families with children from birth to 5 years of age through building parenting capacity, enhancing parent child relationships and strengthening a family's connections with supports in their community.

Our services are evidence based and delivered by a caring and highly trained professional team of child and family health nurses, Paediatricians, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists offering complete, holistic care.



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