Current Vacancies

Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Health Practitioner Clinical Services

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 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.

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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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Aboriginal Health Worker

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 Position:

To deliver the provision of primary health care for clients of Bega Garnbirringu Health Services under supervision of the General Practitioners and Senior clinic staff in a way that fully supports a high standard of quality clinical care.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

  • Certificate in Aboriginal Health Care or working towards gaining Certificate IV ATSI Primary Health Care  with AHPRA registration;
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and control workloads and resources to meet priorities, deadlines with  minimal supervision;
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Moderate level computer usage skills;
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team;
  • Ability to work outside normal working hours;
  • Cross cultural sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal Communities and people;
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to Aboriginal Social and Emotional Well Being and customer service;
  • A high level of integrity and ethical practice
  • Valid Working with Children Check (WA);
  • National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months);
  • Current C Class Driver Licence

DESIRABLE:

  • Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health;
  • Current WA Driver Licence;
  • Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system;

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Aboriginal Homeless & Fringe Dweller Support Service (AHFDSS) Worker

The purpose of this position is to provide immediate and rapid response to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander chronic rough sleepers.  This position will form part of the Social Support Unit and overall Bega program area’s that provide assertive outreach, triage and support with the aim of successfully transitioning people to safe accommodation and housing linked together with long term Emotional Social Well Being and Clinical Health programs as needed.

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External:

  • Liaise and maintain working relationships with a variety of organisations and stakeholder representative groups as required.
  • Develop and maintain good client relationships as required.

Internal:

  • Maintains close working relationships with AHRDSS Co-ordinator and team members;
  • Maintains close working relationships all Social Support Unit employees;
  • Maintains Close working relationships with all BGHS employees 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

  • A qualification in Community Services or a proven commitment to issues surrounding homelessness with experience working with vulnerable people;
  • A thorough knowledge of and experience in homelessness;
  • Well-developed 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 & Torres Strait Islander Health;
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
  • Sound skills in problem-solving 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;
  • Current Police Certificate (within 3 months) and Working with Children Check;
  • Current WA “C” Class Drivers Licence; (manual required)
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours.

 

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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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Aged Care Connector

This role will have the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements. 50D role

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Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of the Position:

The ACC has the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements. 
The overarching function of the ACC is to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services both internal and external to the ACCHO.
The ACC will work closely with the Aged Care Support Coordinator. They will also help determine the level of local demand for aged care services, identify existing aged care services, any service gaps in the area and continue advocacy work with clients as required. 

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Client Transport Officer

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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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
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

 

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Clinical Lead

The Clinical Lead reports to and is directly accountable to the Manager Social & Emotional Well Being and is responsible for supporting the delivery of culturally appropriate mental health services to Social and Emotional Wellbeing to clients.

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The Clinical Lead is responsible for the supervision of the SEWB Pilot Program Team including but not limited to Counsellors and Outreach Workers.

The aim of this position is to provide high level clinical advice, support and recommendations concerning the mental health of client’s to the SEWB team and (Service Provider) clinic staff.

This position is aligned to the ACCHS SEWB Service Model.

KEY CLIENT AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS

External:

  • Liaise and maintain working relationships with a variety of organisations and stakeholder representative groups as required.
  • Develop and maintain good client relationships as required.

Internal:

  • Maintains close working relationships with all BGHS employees.
  • Maintains close working relationship and reports to Manager Social Support
  • QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

    ESSENTIAL:

  • Tertiary level qualification in Psychology, Mental Health, or equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Knowledge of evidence based and culturally appropriate approaches to mental health, SEWB and AOD issues within Aboriginal communities.
  • Proven experience in clinical assessment and intervention in the areas of mental health and/or AOD.
  • High level knowledge of Australian Aboriginal culture, history, understanding of impact of colonisation and how this history relates to current social, emotional and health issues for Aboriginal communities, families and individuals.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Proven well developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Experience in managing clinical caseload of clients with high and complex needs.
  • Sound knowledge of mental health assessments, risk assessment, safety planning and person centred planning.
  • Effective organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated analytic and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to undertake project management to support organisation-wide initiatives that fosters social and emotional wellbeing for WA Aboriginal communities.
  • Demonstrated experience in taking a leading role in meetings, committees and forums with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, government departments and agencies, the private sector and the not-for-profit sector.
  • Experience in data collection and case management including, experience in creating and maintaining accurate and up to date case notes
  • Ability and knowledge on how to make appropriate referrals to relevant mental health and alcohol and other drug services and community programs.
  • Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain upon appointment
  • Current and unrestricted Western Australian Drivers Licence
  • The ability to travel throughout the geographic service area.
  • National Police Clearance
  • Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours.
  • AHPRA registration

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Community Care Educator

To deliver education and training of potential Aboriginal Health Workers in Primary Health Care and other training products on the RTO scope in line with Nindila’s policies and procedures in a time efficient manner and in consultation with the Training Manager.

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Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of  the Position:

To deliver education and training of potential Aboriginal Health Workers in Primary Health Care and other training products on the RTO scope in line with Nindila’s policies and procedures in a time efficient manner and in consultation with the Training Manager.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

ESSENTIAL:

  • Certificate IV or Higher in Mental Health or Community Services Qualifications.
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate training and education programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs;
  • Current Working with Children Check and Current Police Clearance (valid within 3 months)

DESIRABLE:

  • Knowledge of 2015 RTO Standards.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence.
  • Demonstrated high-level word processing skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
  • Ability to travel around the region as required.

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Community Engagement Worker

To provide and facilitate support for our clients to access relevant services to address homelessness, substance misuse, violence and social dysfunction. To promote individual and community wellbeing, reduce substance abuse through the provision of referral and access to culturally appropriate alcohol and other drug prevention, education, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare services for the ATSI people of the Goldfields region, including Ninga Mia and Boulder camp. Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984.

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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:
 Aboriginality under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984;
 Qualification in Community Services and or related field;
 Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Community, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
 Demonstrated skills in implementing and managing community events/programs;
 Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate well to team members and a broad range of client needs;
 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; and
 Current Working With Children Check & Police Certificate (valid within 3 months)
 WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;
 Ability to travel and stay overnight/s


DESIRABLE:
 Proficient computer knowledge and skills

External:
• Liaise and maintain working relationships with a variety of organisations and stakeholder representative groups that align to the purpose of this position e.g. HOPE, GRSI.

• Develop and maintain good client relationships as required.
Internal:
• Maintain close working relationships with the Community Engagement team, including Social Worker, Social and Emotional Wellbeing team (Psychologist, Counsellors);
• Maintains close working relationships with all BGHS employees

 

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Community Liaison Officer (suicide prevention)

The Community Liaison Officer facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and interventions and to coordinate postvention efforts including providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities throughout the Goldfields Region. The Community Liaison Officer will support the implementation of the Goldfields Region Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention plan. This position does not have any direct service functions to individuals.

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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:

  • Hold qualification in community service, social work or relevant human services/mental health area and/or nationally accredited training in suicide prevention.
  • Ability to facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and training.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to consult, coordinate and liaise with a range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging with all people in a culturally competent manner.
  • Ability to travel regularly throughout Goldfields Region.
  • An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and knowledge of suicide prevention strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Desirable:

  • Experience working within a project management framework;

Possess Certificate IV Training & Assessment

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Community Support Worker

Within a multi-disciplinary and professional team context, provide an ethical, accountable and culturally appropriate community support work service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the Goldfields region. Work with Community Engagement Workers to ensure a comprehensive program of activities is maintained and carried out.

 

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Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

To be considered for this position, you must have:

- Demonstrated ability to provide a community support work service, based on sound knowledge of the psycho/social/emotional health and lifecycle factors impacting upon social and emotional health and wellbeing i.e. alcohol and drug misuse, loss, family breakdown, family and domestic violence.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.

-Current knowledge and ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate individual and group treatment programs.

-Demonstrated efficient and effective time and caseload management skills.

-Working with Children Current

-Police certificate (With 3 months)

- WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

ESSENTIAL:

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;

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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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Maternal Support Worker

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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Under the direction of the Maternal Child Health, this position provides client support and administrative assistance for the New Directions team in an effective and efficient manner which fully supports the delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate services and activities.

  • Accompany and support pregnant women and their families to appointments including but not limited to ultrasounds, Obstetric appointments, CPFS planning meetings
  • Support MCH Midwives through general administrative assistance and client care as required
  • Health promotion activities – maintaining education board in MCH waiting room, monthly health promotion activity in court yard
  • Assist Health promotions team in running the Bega Bubs and bumps yarning session
  • Transporting of clients if MCH transport officer not available
  • Responsible for ordering of stock, shopping and preparing items including but not limited to – Incentive bags, balloon, lollipops
  • Assist as necessary in the general day to day running of MCH area under direction of Midwife
  • Be available for maternal outreach trips to Northern Goldfields and Norseman on a monthly basis.  Requires overnight stay
  • Womens business trips 3monthly with midwife and GP/Obstetrician to Northern Goldfields.  Requiring 2 nights overnight stay maybe be extended
  • Ability to enter data

 

ESSENTIAL:

  • 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;
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;
  • A current Working With Children’s Check
  • National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

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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 clinical experience in Diabetes Education;
  • 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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Network Coordinator

The Culture Care Connect Network Coordinator will develop and coordinate suicide prevention activities at a local level and play a key role in the development of the program, inclusive of program delivery and outcomes. The role will be supported by the BGHS Social & Emotional Well Being Team. The Culture Care Connect Network Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the program and undertaking service and funding mapping for the network area. They will be working with community, Aboriginal, and mainstream service providers to understand local needs, service gaps, locally available services and barriers to access. The coordinator will be responsible for establishing appropriate clinical and cultural governance (to be outlined in the Network Suicide Prevention Plan) and supporting delivery of suicide prevention and postvention activity as outlined in the localised plan.

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ESSENTIAL:

  • Proven project management skills including program implementation.
  • Coordinator and supervisory experience no less than two years
  • Good level of oral and written communication skills.
  • Sound skills in conceptual, analytical thinking and problem solving, with the ability to apply initiative and make informed judgements in the proactive management of complex situations, service delivery and performance.
  • Experience in the establishment and coordination of a professional and/or community networks.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people and a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
  • Highly developed self-awareness, resilience, personal drive, and professionalism with a proven ability to deal with uncertainty and build organisational capability.
  • Current Class driver's licence.
  • Current Working With Children Check.
  • National Police History (within 3 months).
  • Ability to work outside normal office hours.
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight/s.

 

DESIRABLE:

    • Qualifications in Management/Health Service Management and/or Public Health.
    • Experience with research design, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation.
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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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SEWB Outreach Worker Male (50D)

This position will support and run activities which promote education, prevention and early intervention for ATSI people with social and emotional wellbeing issues consistent with the SEWB Model of Service. This is a 50D role. 

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Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of Position

The SEWB Outreach Worker will be responsible for providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait

Islander people and communities to strengthen their Social and Emotional Wellbeing by connecting them to health care services, specialist services and culturally appropriate programs and activities.

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Tobacco Action Worker

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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Youth Support Worker

To provide an ethical, holistic, accountable and culturally appropriate youth support service by delivering practical and emotional support programs and assist young people to develop skills and make positive changes in their lives.

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Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

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; 

To be successful, you will have the following:

  • Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in Youth Work;
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
  • Current knowledge and ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate individual and group programs;
  • Demonstrated efficient and effective time and caseload management skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
  • High developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate well to others and demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Community, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
  • Current Police Certificate (within 3 months) and Working with Children’s Check.
  • WA “C” Class drivers’ licence
  • Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight/s

 

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and
pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.