
Aboriginal Health Workers
2 weeks ago
**Provide culturally competent and safe primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.**:
**Located in Melbourne Assessment Prison, West Melbourne, Full Time. Salary range of $90,000 - $102,000 + Super for Full Time, depending on qualifications and experience.***:
**Attractive Base Salaries, Loadings and Allowances. Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits.**:
**Relocation costs will be covered if relocation is required.**:
**About the role**
The Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner is a key member of the Clinical Services Team of GEO Healthcare and will play an integral role in the successful transition and delivery of Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons in Victoria.
Based in Melbourne Assessment Prison; and reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal Health for cultural support and supervision and to the Area Manager, Clinical Services operationally.
You will provide culturally competent and safe primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) patients within a correctional environment.
The position functions within a multidisciplinary team and is required to refer, communicate, and collaborate with other health professionals to advocate for the cultural and health needs of Aboriginal patients.
**Essential**:
- Relevant and appropriate health qualification, either:
- Certificate III Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $90,000 pa + Super.
- Certificate IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $95,000 pa + Super.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (may use the reserved title - Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $102,000 pa + Super.
- Ability to provide culturally competent and safe health care to Aboriginal people.
- Ability to perform primary health assessments, planning, treatment, and evaluation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Willingness to work across different GEO Healthcare locations.
- Will identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
**Other Requirements of the role**:
- Valid and current full Australian driver’s licence.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click this link for the position description.
**About GEO Healthcare**
GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.
GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.
We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values**:Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.**
**Company Benefits Overview**
**The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.**
- GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here
**Financial & Career Benefits**
- **Professional development**:Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- **Commonwealth Bank**:Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
- **Super salary packaging**:Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
- **Scholarships**:Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.**:
- **Family university scholarships**:Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
- **Paid study leave**:Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
- **Special leave**:Additional day off every six months for high attendance.
**Health & Wellbeing**
- **Safety is key**:Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
- **Fitness Passport**:Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- **Telus Health**:Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.**:
- **Medibank discounts**:Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
- **Equal treatment**:Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all empl
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