Aboriginal Health Pathway Worker

Requisition No: 4286
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Integrated Community Health Services
- Program: Community Programs
- Department: Allied Health Management
- Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:

- Location: Melton
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Salary: In line with award

We are looking for a motivated Aboriginal Health Pathways Worker to join the Pathways to Good Health Team. Pathways to Good Health is a multidisciplinary health care service for children and young people who have entered out of home care. The service aims to provide these children and young people with health management plans that meet their unique needs in a timely manner.

As the Aboriginal Health Pathways Worker, you will be responsible for assisting children/young people and their families to navigate the service and break down barriers to involvement with the service. You will also be responsible for liaising and relationship building with VACCA and local First Nations Health care providers.

This is a.4 EFT fixed term role until June 2027. This position works across our Werribee site with VACCA and Caroline Springs and Melton campus of Western Health.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Identify and navigate barriers to children and young people accessing health care.
- Liaise with multiple external services while providing service navigation. For example, including: dental services, maternal child health nurses and child protection.
- Attend the multidisciplinary assessment for First Nations children and young people providing your expertise.
- Make referrals for the children and young people in care based on the needs identified in the multidisciplinary assessment and provide support to accessing these services.

**To be Successful in this Role you**:

- Have knowledge and familiarisation of the local Aboriginal culture and community.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and sensitively with an understanding of the holistic needs of clients and their families.
- Respect for and understanding of the child/young person's right to informed choice, independence and determination of services required and delivered.
- Can work independently, be self-motivated and want to bring your knowledge base to the wider team.

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

If you're passionate about _Closing the Gap_ framework