Aboriginal Health Worker, Practitioner

Deliver culturally safe, competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
Positions Available at Multiple Correctional Centre Locations Across Victoria
Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available | Flexibility to work at multiple locations
Relocation assistance available | Free Parking | Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits on Offer
Salary range of $90,000 - $102,000 (Full Time Equivalent) + Superannuation based on qualifications and experience

Current Opportunities:

We are recruiting Aboriginal Health Practitioners to deliver culturally safe, competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across multiple correctional settings.

We offer flexibility in working hours to suit your needs whether you are seeking full-time or part-time arrangements. Flexibility in work location is also available, providing opportunities to work across different centres and multidisciplinary teams to support your professional development and expertise.

You may apply for a single location or express interest in multiple sites, for example, working three days per week at Barwon Prison and two days at Melbourne Assessment Prison to make up a Full Time Equivalent role subject to current available days/locations as below:

Current Available Positions:

Lara Precinct - can work across multiple sites easily, they are all next door to each other:

• Barwon Prison, Lara: Up to 5 days per week
• Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Lara: Up to 3 days per fortnight
• Western Plains Correctional Centre, Lara: 1 day per week

Other Locations:

• Beechworth Correctional Centre, Beechworth: Up to 5 days per fortnight
• Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ararat: Up to 5 days per week (Full Time and Part Time of 4 days per fortnight available)
• Langi Kal Kal Prison, Langi Kal Kal: Up to 5 days per week
• Loddon & Middleton Prison's, Castlemaine: Up to 5 days per week
• Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Ravenhall: Up to 3 days per fortnight
• Melbourne Assessment Prison, West Melbourne / Metropolitan Remand Centre, Truganina: Up to 5 days per week
• Trainee Position: Melbourne Assessment Prison, West Melbourne / Metropolitan Remand Centre: Up to 5 days per week

About the role

Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners are key members of the GEO Healthcare Team and play an integral role in the delivery of Primary Healthcare Services across Victoria's public prisons.

Reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal Health for cultural support and supervision, and to the relevant Area Manager for Operational Matters, you will provide culturally safe and competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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, ensuring their care is delivered with respect, dignity, and clinical excellence.

Skills and Experience, the ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• Relevant and appropriate health qualification, either:
• Currently studying for Certificate III or IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $72,000.00 pa + Super.
• Certificate III Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $90,000.00 pa + Super.
• Certificate IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $95,000.00 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 $102,000.00 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 Plus

GEO Healthcare Plus employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare Plus 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 Plus - delivering primary and related health services in a men's prison.

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 employees

Work-Life Balance

• Free parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience. (Except MAP)
• Rotating rosters: Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
• Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
• Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

Cultural Benefits

• Cultural Leave:Additional leave benefits
• Cultural Supervision Program:be part of our Cultural Supervision Program and discover a range of new possibilities
• Additional Study Leave: Paid study leave for trainees

For further information on our organisation please visit

How to Apply:

Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:

• Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
• Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.

To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact Malcolm Timbery, Manager Aboriginal Health on

Make a real difference – Apply Now

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE       TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE

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