Mens Indigenous Health Facilitator

The EACH Ngarrang Gulinj-al Boordup (NGB) Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Team supports and assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to access culturally appropriate and effective health care and support services at EACH and providing cultural strengthening support.

As the Mens Indigenous Health Facilitator your duties will include:

- Working alongside Indigenous men to develop health plans while ensuring they are involved in the process.
- Engaging Indigenous men in cultural activities to support their cultural journey and support their connection to local Aboriginal Community organisations, including other relevant organisations to support with overall wellbeing.
- Connecting and supporting referrals for men to access EACH Primary health services and programs and providing advocacy and support men to self-advocate when they are referred.
- Developing and facilitating innovative activities to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
- Building close networks with key Elders and the Community, and ensuring you utilise community resources, networks, and opportunities to develop and build men’s skills and knowledge to connect with the local Aboriginal Community.

**Qualifications**:
**_ ** This is an Aboriginal Identified Position and has been assessed as being a special measure as per the Equal opportunity Act 2010 (VIC) and meets the requirements of a special measure under the Human Rights Commission Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. **_**

If you’re committed and dedicated to improving access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community to culturally appropriate and effective primary health care services to improve health outcomes, you might be exactly the person we are looking for

To be successful in this position you will have:

- Extensive experience in working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities and undertaking cultural plans.
- Sound knowledge of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander values and family kinship.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous communities and experience working alongside and building connections with the Indigenous community.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and implement change.
- An ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders and other service providers.
- Current state-based driver’s license (mandatory).
- Highly regarded Qualifications and/or Certifications:_
- Cert IV or Diploma level Qualification in Health Promotion or Health studies (or equivalent tertiary qualification).

**Additional Information**:
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

- Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
- Engaging, inclusive supportive team environment
- Professional development, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
- Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
- Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
- Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including free on-site parking
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Novated leasing arrangements

**Next steps**
We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role.

Alternatively, you can view a copy of the _Position Description_.

**EACH Commitments**
- As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures._