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Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Health Practitioner – Mobile Clinic

This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

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Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of the Position:

This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

The primary function of this position is to provide high quality health care including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.

This position requires travel to the Northern and Southern Goldfields areas on a regular basis, up to 3-4 days at a time.

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After Care Service Worker (Culture Care Connect)

The Culture Care Connect Aftercare Services Worker is responsible for providing assertive and timely follow-up care for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to this service following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis, in line with the co-designed aftercare model of care. 

The person in this role will be resourced with strong training and ongoing support mechanisms including clinical and cultural supervision.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

  • Possess Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health and or, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent training and or experience. 
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
  • Demonstrated experience in office administration tasks. 
  • Current police check and WWC check.
  • The ability to work outside normal office hours. 
  • The ability to travel and stay overnight/s.
  • Current Class C driver’s licence.

                       

DESIRABLE

  • Trained Aboriginal Health Worker
  • Is of Aboriginal descent, identified and accepted by their local Aboriginal community. 

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Client Transport Officer (S50D)

The Client Transport Officer will be required to work transporting supplies, equipment and clients to and from BGHS Clinic, and or specialist clinics including emergency transfer and undertaking field work as required

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•To provide transport to all clients as requested by Clinic staff and Management;

•To collect medications from identified Chemists, Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital and other stakeholders as required;

•Conduct vehicle pre-start checks and ensure cleanliness of inside and outside of bus/transport vehicle on a daily basis;

•Conduct and or attend transport meetings as requested;

•Ensure relevant data collection is completed;

•Ensure availability by mobile phone and radio and advise medical reception staff of your location at all times;

•Provide continuous transport service until 4.15pm every day;

•To maintain confidentiality at all times.

ESSENTIAL:
➢ Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and control workloads and resources to meet priorities, deadlines with minimal supervision;
➢ Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
➢ Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
➢ Ability to work outside normal office hours if required;
➢ Sensitivity and understand of issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and communities;
➢ Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality;
➢ Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
➢ Current WA “C” Class drivers’ licence and other licence required to carry out duties;
➢ Current Working with Children Check, Police Clearance (valid within 3 months) and First Aid Certificate

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Counsellor Male

Under the direction of the Social Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator, Counsellors are to ensure the delivery of culturally appropriate social and emotional health support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities of the Goldfields.

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 Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia .
 Registration is required (or the ability to acquire this within 3 months of commencement) with the Australian Counselling Association.
 Knowledge and experience in working with people with social and emotional conditions.
 Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills.
 A thorough knowledge of and experience
 High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders.
 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
 Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy.
 Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
 Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities.
 Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required.
 Current C Class Drivers Licence.
 Valid Working with Children Check (WA).
 National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months).
 Current CPR certificate.

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General Practitioner

This position is a highly varied role that will see you working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinic team to deliver a comprehensive, holistic, culturally appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the Goldfields Region.

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Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of the Position:

This position is a highly varied role that will see you working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinic team to deliver a comprehensive, holistic, culturally appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the Goldfields Region.

Actively participates as a member of the Bega clinic team to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive primary, emergency and related health services and programs to Bega’s clients;

Ensure Bega and clients benefit from all Medicare approved service opportunities, including the active pursuit of and participation in initiatives such as the GPMP/TCA, Adult Health Checks, Child Health Checks, GP Management Plans and Team Care Plans based on the levels of training, and as per national KPI standards as may be operative from time to time;

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Relevant qualification and registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of comprehensive primary health care and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
  • Primary health care experience with advanced clinical skills and competencies needed to work effectively within an Aboriginal primary health care setting
  • Understanding of the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people including social determinants of health
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds
  • Demonstrated understanding of applicable accreditation standards including RACGP
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy
  • Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities

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Maintenance Coordinator

The Maintenance Coordinator reports to the Chief Finance Officer and is responsible for a variety of tasks related to maintaining and improving company facilities and equipment. The Maintenance Coordinator supervises the maintenance officers. This position is also responsible for handling preventive maintenance and is responsible for ensuring that the work is performed to an appropriate quality level, and that it complies with company policies, applicable industry standards and legal requirements.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

 

Essential:

  •   2 years of experience as a maintenance supervisor (essential).

  • Strong knowledge of building trades, cleaning procedures and maintenance.

  •   Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.

  • Computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related communication tools.

  •   Great time management skills.

  •   Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

  •   Ability to travel, stay overnight/s and ability to work outside normal business hours.

  • Knowledge and experience in computer use including the use of MS Word and other related programs.

  •   Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to compile reports.

  • Knowledge of the safe use of power tools.

  •   Ability to communicate well with Indigenous people from different communities and interest groups.

  •   Cross cultural sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal Communities and people.

  • Demonstrate a high commitment to Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing and customer service.

  •   A high level of integrity and ethical practice

  • Customer service, responsiveness, and team focus

  • Ability to assess and identify areas for improvement and development across the organisation.

  • WA Medium - Heavy Rigid (M-HR) licence and or current driver’s licence

  •   Current Working with Children Check

  •   National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

  • Current CPR certificate.

 

Desirable:

  •   Effective budgeting and performance management.

  • Good organizational and leadership skills.

Employee Benefits:

  • 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;

  • Above Award remuneration rates;

  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;

  • Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;

  • Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.

  • Long Service Leave after 7 years;

  • Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;

  • Leadership Development program;

  • Flexible work environment;

  • Extensive Professional Development opportunities;

  • Internal promotion and career development opportunities;

  • Regular staff appreciation functions; 

  • Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Midwife-Maternal Health

This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

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Midwife -

This position will provide comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) women of the Goldfields region. A key component of the role is to work in partnership with other maternity providers to ensure women receive timely and culturally appropriate care with the aim of closing the gap in maternal health outcomes.

This position will also provide culturally appropriate specialist child health services to ATSI children and their families of the Goldfields Region through conducting scheduled child health screening, enhanced child health screening (ECHS), implementation of child immunisation programs and delivery of scheduled childhood immunisations.

Employee Benefits:

  • 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
  • Above Award remuneration rates;
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;
  • Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
  • Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.
  • Long Service Leave after 7 years;
  • Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;
  • Leadership Development program;
  • Flexible work environment;
  • Extensive Professional Development opportunities;
  • Internal promotion and career development opportunities;
  • Regular staff appreciation functions; 
  • Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL:

  • Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery qualifications;
  • High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
  • An understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care and the issues affecting ATSI women and families in the perinatal period;
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
  • Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
  • Ability to undertake travel throughout the Goldfields, including overnight stays (of up to 3 nights in duration) as required;
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence.

DESIRABLE:

  • Demonstrated experience providing community based antenatal and postnatal care in collaboration with other health providers and within the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency standards for a Midwife;
  • Current Immunisation provider certificate;
  • Experience using Communicare or similar electronic patient information and recall systems to document patient care and generate reports
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence.
  • Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
  • National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)
  • Current AHPRA registration 
  • Current First Aid & CPR certificate.

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People and Culture Manager

This position provides a proactive and professional Human Resource and Industrial Relations service to Bega and their staff by ensuring compliance with relevant Acts, Legislation and Awards; responsible for the development and implementation of Human Resource initiatives including, not limited to, recruitment, workforce planning, organisational development, workplace culture, Industrial Relations, and a strategic focus on enhancing Bega’s reputation as an Employer of Choice.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or equivalent.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in human resources and industrial relations / Business Management

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans to support Bega’s organisational objectives with regard to People and Culture.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Extensive experience in delivering effective employee engagement, leadership development and reward initiatives.

  • Extensive experience in fostering a positive and supportive workplace that is free from unhealthy behaviours.

  • Change management experience and flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment.

  • Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Community and liaise effectively with key stakeholders.

  • Highly organised with the ability to effectively prioritise work tasks.

  • Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate, promote and uphold HR initiatives and values, including discretion and confidentiality.

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to a small team, including the capacity to review and improve workplace practices.

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiating and consolation skills and the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the issues affecting them, and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.

  • Demonstrated experience in managing the full cycle of Workers Compensation claims including return to work processes.

  • An ability to interact proactively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of HR issues.

  • A current membership with Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).

  • Experience in working for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Not-For-Profit organisation, inclusive of funding and contractual obligations.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement principles with experience in the practical application of these principles in evaluating organisational and staff needs.

Conditions of Appointment:

Provide Bega Garnbirringu Health Service with the following requirements prior to commencement of employment;

  • Valid Working with Children Check (WA)

  • National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

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Regional Tobacco Action & Youth Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager Social Support, the Regional Tobacco Action & Youth Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Tacking Indigenous Smoking (TIS) and Youth Programs.

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Are you looking for your next career move and want to join a dynamic and professional team working in a positive and rewarding environment?

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service (Bega) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health
Organisation (ACCHO) located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and has been  providing Culturally
appropriate healthcare services to Aboriginal communities across the Goldfields region for over 40 years.  

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager Social Support, the Regional Tobacco Action & Youth Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Tacking Indigenous Smoking (TIS) and Youth Programs.

To be considered for this position you will have:

ESSENTIAL:

  • Demonstrated experience and the ability to provide leadership and manage a team effectively;
  •    Proficient Computer Skills
  • Experience in planning, coordination and implementation to meet agreed timelines and objectives, including previous experience preparing reports and correspondence;
  • Prior knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;
  • Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
  • National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

DESIRABLE:

  • A qualification in Health Promotion or Project Management or Population Health or a related discipline;
  • Experience in health promotion project management,
  • Knowledge of Health Promotions for Tobacco Awareness education
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight/s during outreach

Our Benefits

· 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.;

· Above Award remuneration rates.;

· 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;

· Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;

· Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program.;

· Paid 2-week shutdown at the end of the year (subject to attendance KPI’s );

· Long Service Leave after 7 years.;

· Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;

· Leadership Development program.;

· Flexible work environment;

· Extensive Professional Development opportunities;

· Internal promotion and career development opportunities;

· Regular staff appreciation functions

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Tobacco Action Worker ( Male )

This position will assist in the delivery of a culturally appropriate smoking cessation program, tailored to the needs of the communities within the Goldfields region. This position forms part of a multidisciplinary team and will contribute to promoting, undertaking and supporting a range of programs, activities and workshops regarding strategies to address quitting smoking; and contribute to the development and provision of community education and engagement regarding the effects of tobacco and supporting healthy living. This position will involve a high level of engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders including consumers and their families and carers, Bega employees, General Practitioners, local health district staff, Department of Education and other government and non-government organisations.

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COMPETENCY PROFILE FOR THIS POSITION

Competencies are the specific knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully undertake this role. The profile is used for recruitment, performance review, planning, and training and development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

 

ESSENTIAL:

  • Demonstrated and applied understanding of smoking cessation principles and strategies
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating smoking cessation programs
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop meaningful relationships whilst respecting traditional culture and values
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy
  • Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health
  • Ability to travel within the Goldfields community and stay overnight/s
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence
  • Current Working with Children Check WA
  • Current National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance – valid within 3 months)

DESIRABLE:

  • Qualification and / or experience in health promotion, primary health care or population health
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Proficient computer skills

 

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