Aboriginal Health Worker (Identified)

What you will bring to the role

1. This is an Aboriginal Identified position. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District considers that being of Aboriginal descent is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
2. Possession of a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a demonstrated willingness and capacity to undertake this qualification within the first 12 months of employment, together with relevant experience working in Aboriginal Health and community services.
3. Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, history and contemporary issues, and the ability to apply culturally safe practice principles within a health and multidisciplinary team environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong, respectful connections with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and mainstream organisations to support access to health and related services.
5. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal children and young people who have complex health and social needs, particularly those involved in or affected by vulnerability, trauma or statutory out-of-home care systems.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with Aboriginal children, young people, carers, families and external agencies, and a current driver’s licence with willingness to travel across the LHD for work purposes, which may include long distances.
7. Demonstrated ability to provide advice, support and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team, including advocating for the cultural, health and social needs of Aboriginal children and young people within a complex health system.
8. Sound knowledge and awareness of NSW child protection legislation, policy and practice frameworks and the ability to support their application in a culturally safe and responsive manner when working with Aboriginal children and families.