Aboriginal Health Worker

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Nursetech Health Full time

Nursetech Healthcare is a specialist nursing recruitment agency that places qualified and experienced nurses in various departments that include both private and public hospitals and Correctional Services across Australia.

Our aim is to help numerous organisations in healthcare settings to solve the unforeseen nursing staffing problems both on temporary and permanent basis. Our success in our nursing placement record speaks for itself. We believe that there is no substitute to quality nursing care. Integrity is our competitive advantage.

As an Aboriginal Key Worker, you'll play a vital role in providing crucial placement-based case management support and pre and post-release assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals transitioning into the community.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Comprehensive understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, alongside a sincere dedication to enhancing outcomes for Aboriginal individuals.
- In-depth knowledge of Indigenous culture, peoples, land, and customs, encompassing an awareness of the challenges encountered by Indigenous individuals and communities.
- Effective communication abilities, adept at engaging sensitively and respectfully with members of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Demonstrated maturity, adaptability, and empathy towards the requirements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals.
- Capability to collaborate efficiently across diverse program areas and disciplines.
- Insight into the reintegration needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, with established experience collaborating with Aboriginal community organisations to meet these needs.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication proficiencies, complemented by assertiveness and negotiation skills.
- Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

**Also Desirable**:

- Background in Social Work, Welfare, or Community Services.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health, case management, or wellbeing roles.

**Tasks & responsibilities**
- Work in public and private hospitals across Victoria and various states including Remote and Rural areas.
- Work in Correctional centres across the Victorian state providing primary care and mental health.
- Review risk and provide support to reduce the impact of illness and enhance the independence of our clients and carers.
- Visit clients at home and in various community and residential settings

**Benefits**
- Weekly competitive pay rates
- Flexible working arrangements and shift work
- Block Bookings available if you are looking for a steady and consistent work
- Recognition for your job tenure and dedication with a 6 & 12-month bonus

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: Up to $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus
- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person

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