Aboriginal Health Access and Support Worker

At YourCH, we provide a wide range of services, including medical, dental, allied health, social support, Aboriginal Health, and Trans and Gender Diverse healthcare. Our purpose-driven approach focuses on community development and addressing health inequalities.

About the Aboriginal Health Access and Support Worker role

This First Nations role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by connecting clients to culturally safe health services, coordinating care and advocating needs. It involves assessing clients, facilitating referrals, delivering health education and building strong community partnerships.

Reporting to the Aboriginal Health Manager, this is a ongoing full-time role (1.0 FTE).

Offices located in the Northern Suburbs. 

Your Passion and Commitment will see you:

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, carers and families to access culturally safe care
• Assess needs and refer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to services
• Coordinate Case Conferences to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
• Identify and address barriers affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access to care
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisation

To succeed in this role you will have:
An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is sought for this role by Your Community Health as a special measure pursuant to Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications such as Aboriginal Health Worker, Certificate III in Mental Health, Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate IV in Community Services or willingness to work towards one or more of these qualifications.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Strong understanding of cultural safety, awareness and sensitivity
• Knowledge of social, cultural and health challenges impacting community

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the YourCH Careers Hub).

YourCH Culture & Benefits

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

• True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
• Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
• Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Pride Network (and more starting soon).
• Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
• Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

Submit your application today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

If you still have any queries about the role please contact Sharon Bamblett (she/her), Aboriginal Health Manager on sharon.bamblett@yourch.org.au.

Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.