Male Aboriginal Health Worker

**Job no**: 892568
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Yorke and Mid North
**Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Aboriginal Health
- **Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie**:

- **OPS3 or OPS2 | Full Time Contract | Ongoing**:

- **Salary $58,709 - $72,033 p.a.**

**Make a Difference in Aboriginal Health: Join Us as an Aboriginal Male Health Worker**

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and their families? Join our team and play a key role in supporting the health of Aboriginal males across the mid-north region. As a Male Aboriginal Health Worker, you will be at the forefront of health promotion, working directly with fathers, their children, and young people, ensuring they access vital health services and receive the care they need.

This important role involves assisting with health checks, developing and evaluating community-focused health programs, and acting as a cultural liaison between Aboriginal clients and health services. By supporting the unique needs of Aboriginal men and families, you’ll be helping to build stronger, healthier communities.

We are looking for someone who is not only committed to Aboriginal health but is also motivated to continue learning and growing in their field. If you have experience working with Aboriginal men, are willing to further your qualifications, and have the dedication to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you

**Essential Criteria**
- Willingness to undertake studies in Cert IV in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice.
- Experience in effectively working with Aboriginal men and young people.
- Ability to accurately and appropriately use Microsoft Office products and data entry programs.

For OPS3 classification applicants Cert IV in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and willingness to undertake registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner is also required.

**Why Join Us?**

Be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference in Aboriginal health.
Play a vital role in community health programs and support services.
Enhance your career with the opportunity to further your qualifications.

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network - We care for you

**YNLHN Cultural Statement**

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Inc.; welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the expertise, cultural knowledge and life experiences they bring to the workplace. Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Inc.; is a culturally inclusive work environment that is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

**Applicant Information**
- Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a OPS3 or OPS2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience._

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

**Enquiries**

Lynore Lawrie
Senior Aboriginal Health Worker
Phone: 8638 4667

**Application Closing Date**

13 February 2025 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

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**Advertised**: 30 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 13 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time