Aboriginal Health and Cultural Worker

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

We are seeking applications for an Aboriginal Health and Cultural Worker to join our Medicare Mental Health Service in Armadale, on a permanent full-time basis.

The Aboriginal Health and Cultural Worker (AHCW) will provide an important role in capacity building with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health care providers, to encourage engagement with Medicare Mental Health Centres services and strengthen relationships. 

The AHCW will provide support and education to the Medicare Mental Health Centres team in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their communities and play an important role in ensuring these needs are communicated to Medicare Mental Health Centres caregivers and their stakeholders, through policy and procedure development, implementation and supporting caregivers to achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities.

The Position

• Comprehensive understanding of the social and health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the ability to influence strategies to ensure effective outcomes.

• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

• Identifies and works to address the cultural and spiritual needs of Aboriginal patients and their families alongside the Medicare Mental Health Centres team.

• Support consumer access to Mental Health & AOD programs and services.

• Assists the Medicare Mental Health Centres team in providing emotional, social and cultural support to Aboriginal patients and their families.

• Assists Aboriginal consumers and their families in finding and understanding appropriate health information regarding their treatment options.

We are seeking a dedicated professional with a minimum Certificate IV in Community Services (or equivalent) who brings a strong understanding of, and experience working with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships within the community and possess a sound understanding of the key health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people—particularly in relation to social and emotional wellbeing.

Successful applicants must hold a valid Drivers License, Working with Children Check and National Police Check. This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 50d of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

Registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $88,982 to $91,420 plus 12% Superannuation

• Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Liam Dekker, Manager Medicare Mental Health Service on

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.