First Nations Health

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Role**

**Life at Coast Shelter**

Coast Shelter is a leading Central Coast not for profit charity assisting families, adults and young people with complex issues arising from their experience of homelessness, abuse and neglect. Our organisation is driven by our mission to deliver innovative solutions to address homelessness, violence and poverty to achieve immediate and lasting changes.

We are a Tier 3 community housing body and the largest Specialist Homelessness Service in Regional NSW. We operate 9 crisis shelters, a Community Centre and more than 50 outreach properties, housing over 150 people across the Central Coast every night.

At Coast Shelter, you’ll be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who work to end Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence within our community. Our people are innovative professionals who are driven to help make positive change, we are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion.

**The Role**

For 30 years, Coast Shelter’s Community Centre has provided free meals, as well as personal, financial, legal and health support and care for the most vulnerable people in our community. As we continue to grow and expand our offerings, we are looking for a passionate First Nations Wellbeing & Health Coordinator to join our team in this newly created role.

The position reports directly to the Senior Case Worker and will be a member of a diverse team which includes Social Works, Counsellors, Volunteers and Case Workers. With a focus on assisting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community the position is responsible for the coordination of a range of services including health promotion, chronic disease management, illness prevention and early intervention.

This position plays a key role in facilitating relationships between First Nations individuals and other health professionals to improve health outcomes and is responsible for delivering culturally appropriate support, education, and advocacy.

**All about you**

You are innovative and passionate about promoting health initiatives, community engagement, and advocating for First Nations individuals, while ensuring that their cultural values are respected.

To be considered for the position you must be able to address the essential criteria below;
- Relevant tertiary qualification in health or allied health
- **Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander**:

- Understanding of traditional healing practices and cultural beliefs that influence health.
- Demonstrated experience in health education to clients and the community including information on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health promotion.
- Demonstrated experience liaising with clients and healthcare professionals ensuring clients feel comfortable and respected when accessing health care services.
- Demonstrated administration skills, showing accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including developed interpersonal skills with an ability to relate positively and confidently with a wide range of people.
- Developed computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite

**Our Values**
- Respect
- Innovation
- Connection
- Trust

**Ways we Reward You**
- Competitive Remuneration Package including access to extensive salary packaging offerings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Values Driven Organisation
- Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
- Coast Shelter considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)._

If you are successful in gaining employment with Coast Shelter you must hold a NSW driver’s licence, First Aid Certificate, National Criminal Record Check, Covid Digital Certificate and Working with Children Check.

Enquires: Jason Brown Human People & Culture Manager

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. Coast Shelter strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.