Please include in your application
Position Title: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Support Worker
Reports To: Programs Manager
Employment: As per employment contract
Award: Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Sector Award
Salary: As per employment contract
ORGANISATION
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
VISION STATEMENT
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work alongside you to create generational health change.
POSITION PURPOSE
The support worker will be directly responsible for:
RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Programs Manager.
Internal
The employee will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The Drug & Alcohol Support Worker will work proactively with other relevant mainstream service providers and will engage with other Aboriginal organisations, government bodies and key stakeholders
DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Position Title: Aboriginal Family Support Worker
Department: Clinical Team
Employment: Full Time. This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
ORGANISATION
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community
Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services
to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As
a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
VISION STATEMENT
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work alongside you to create generational health change.
POSITION PURPOSE
– To assist the Child & Family Health Nurses in the establishment of a culturally
appropriate service to specifically target Aboriginal children and their parents in the
0 – 5 age range
– To positively engage Aboriginal communities guided by Primary Health and Early
Intervention frameworks and strategies
– To work in collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to achieve
better outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities
– To work in partnership with the Child & Family Health Nurse in collaboration with the
local Aboriginal community
– To build capacity within existing mainstream clinical services in order to provide
improved access to care for this cohort of the Aboriginal population.
RELATIONSHIPS AND REPORTING LINES
• Supervision
The position reports directly to the Clinic Manager.
• Internal
The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively all other team members of AWAHS.
• External
The Family Support Worker will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with health issues relating to the local Aboriginal community. The liaison will also include other local Aboriginal Organisations.
The Role and its Responsibilities
• Work with the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Community to implement the Action Plan agreed to by NSW Health (Building Stronger Foundations)
• Work in partnership with Aboriginal families, Child and Family Health Nurse and other
AWAHS staff to promote infant and child physical, emotional and social health
through assessment, consultation, case management, group work, education,
supportive counselling and referral as required
• Assist, develop and facilitate community consultation processes with Aboriginal
families and communities
• Support the multi-disciplinary team in providing culturally appropriate care to
Aboriginal children, women and their families
• Work in a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with members of the AWAHS team,
Child and Family Health Services in NSW and Victoria etc to deliver integrated care
for the families of this service and in building relationships between Aboriginal
organisations and mainstream services
• Develop linkages and partnerships with key service providers including; allied health
professionals, playgroups, schools, community health centres, hospitals, councils,
government and non-government agencies that will promote culturally appropriate
referral pathways for families
• Assist in the development of culturally appropriate health promotional strategies to
promote better health outcomes for infants, children and families eg; breastfeeding,
smoking cessation, with particular emphasis on strengthening community action and
building healthy environments
• Assist Aboriginal families in their access to the Immunisation programs and facilitate
access to follow-up immunisation services for children identified by the Australian
Childhood Immunisation Register as being overdue for immunisation
• Provide a joint home visiting service to all parents and their families on at least one
occasion with the C&FHN and provide ongoing home visiting to families with
complex needs consistent with the NSW Health Supporting Families Early Policy
• Assist families in attending appointments and engaging in services to which referrals
have been made or recommended
• Assist in collating, recording and collecting service data and in compiling service
reports
• Support and plan for programs including playgroups, baby groups, women’s groups
and parenting educational programs
• Adhere to the requirements of the Child Wellbeing Unit and Child protection policies
and procedures for NSW health including the requirement to be a mandatory
reporter of child protection concerns
• Attend and support multidisciplinary case reviews and case planning meetings for
families and children with identified vulnerabilities and concerns
• Develop and maintain relevant professional skills and knowledge, consistent with the role, through education, research and practice and adhere to AWAHS policies, procedures and guidelines
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and participate in team quality activities
• Undertake mandatory training/education and other duties as directed by management in accordance with award requirements
• Participate in regular supervision and peer support meetings.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Bachelor of Health Science, Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Health or Aboriginal
Health Studies Certificate 4 or working towards same or related qualifications and/or
experience in Aboriginal Health
• Experience in working with families who have young children
• Active involvement in the Albury Wodonga community and commitment to
improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and experience
working with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander organisations
• Demonstrated understanding of the health issues impacting Aboriginal infants,
children, and their families
• Ability to work independently, use own initiative and achieve deadlines
• Be able to communicate effectively with the local Aboriginal community in a non-
discriminative and professional manner
• Have sound oral and written communication skills
• Be able to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team
• Current Drivers License.
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
• Completed Covid-19 vaccine status
• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community
Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services
to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As
a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services
provided.
Vision statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for
Aboriginal Culture.
Position purpose
To provide outreach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support them
with accessing and being informed about the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Programs Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The ADLO will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The role will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with disability
management in our local Aboriginal community. The liaison will also include other local
Aboriginal Organisations, the NDIA, NDIS providers and other relevant support
organisations.
The Role and its Responsibilities
The Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer will:
• provide outreach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a culturally
sensitive manner, breaking down barriers to accessing the NDIS and developing trust
and rapport
• link potential Participants to their PITC and/or customer, including through online
platforms and resources
• support potential participants and their representatives to attend appointments to
get functional assessments and other evidence for access requests
• linking potential Participants to their PITC or customer to help complete Access
Request Forms (ARF), Verbal Access Request (VAR) and psychosocial disabilities
evidence forms
• supporting potential participants in obtaining updates with respect to submitted
forms from the relevant PITC and/or customer
• linking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are not eligible for NOIS to
community mainstream supports and/or refer them to their PITC to support linkages
to the community and mainstream supports
• supporting participant handover to PITC and/or NOIA by:
– assisting participants or potential Participants build a positive relationship with
local PITC and/or the NOIA;
– supporting local PITC and/or the NOIA to understand the needs and
circumstances of participants or potential participants
– working together with PITC and/or the NOIA to develop trust and rapport with
the Participants or potential Participants; and
– supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants and their
representatives to link positively with PITC and/or the NOIA.
The ADLO also undertake collaboration activities including:
• working collaboratively with already existing NOIA community engagement
activities, including by not limited to:
– Community and mainstream engagement activities
– ILC grant recipients
– Health Liaison Officers
– Justice Liaison Officers
– Remote Community Connectors, and
– Partners in the community.
• supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants and their representatives
to understand the processes required to set goals, to understand their Plans, ensure
the plan is appropriate and link positively with PITC and/or NOIA and/or a capable
support coordinator
• supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and their representatives
during planning and review meetings (if required) by providing non-biased support
• supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants and their representatives
to connect with NDIS Complaints and/or NDIS Participant Critical Incident processes
(if required); and
• assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and their representatives
with submitting a request for a plan review (if without a support coordinator).
General Tasks and Overview
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with participants and their families,
carers and advocates, NDIA, other mainstream and disability service providers,
members of the community, networking groups, funding bodies, government
agencies, auditors and practitioners
• Provide quality support based on developing skills, competencies and resources to
enable the participant and their family to promote the participant’s wellbeing and
development and the family’s capacity to be self-managing
• Be mindful of mandatory reporting requirements eg. child safe policies, and abuse
and neglect of adults and discuss with your manager where a concern exists
• Report any risks to the manager that may arise in program provision that may
potentially impact on the organisation
• Participate in the development of new services as required
• Other duties as directed by the program manager.
Administrative Tasks
• Maintain accurate client and program records and statistics as required.
• Submission of reports and documents within required timeframes or as requested
• Actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies and procedures
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies which are
sensitive to the identified health needs and concerns of Aboriginal
people/communities and which reflect the principles of social justice and equity, by
consultation, participation and advocacy in appropriate forums
• Maintain confidentiality
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment
within the team
• Participate in the evaluation of the Program’s services and group activities
• Work in accordance with the EEO, OH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working
practices, policies and procedures of Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service.
Professional and Workplace Conduct
• Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice
• Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development
activities
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information
to the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Work as part of a team and actively participate in staff meetings
• Participate in research activities including the compilation of daily and monthly
statistics on the services provided as required.
Mandatory Position Requirements
• Comply with the Disability Act
• Comply with NDIS Act
• Comply with the NSW Department of Community Services mandatory child
protection reporting regulations
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in working with people with a disability and their families
• Demonstrated skill in establishing empowering and supportive partnerships with
participants and their families with complex needs
• A sound understanding or willingness to learn of relevant legislation, NDIS procedural
guidelines and the full range of community services that may be required by
participants
• Be able to communicate effectively with the local Aboriginal community and
relevant stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of current health issues relevant to Aboriginal & Torres
Strait Islander communities
• Current Drivers Licence.
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree
to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept
that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality
and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal
Health Service Inc.
Position: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Department: Clinical Team
Employment: Full Time
Award: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Award
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services
to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
The position assists to increase the capacity of GPs and other health professionals and provides a range of direct clinical services and functions as part of the delivery of a holistic health care service to our patients, all with aim of closing the gap for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This position will work predominately in the Wodonga clinic with support provided to the Glenroy clinic where required.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Clinic Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The practitioner will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The Health Practitioner will engage with patients, other Aboriginal Organisations, Government bodies and key stakeholders
The Role and its Responsibilities
Health Promotion and Awareness
• Provide culturally appropriate health care to meet the needs of the community
• Participate in relevant local community projects and groups that aim to increase general awareness regarding the effects of nutrition and diabetes health issues
Clinical Services
• Education to clients on procedures and treatments to gain cooperation and
understanding, and to allow clients to make informed decisions about their health management
• Safely and proficiently undertake a range of clinical assessments, tests and
procedures as a member of a primary health care team, interpret clinical findings using a problem-based approach based on a working knowledge of organ systems and common diseases, determine an action plan, use written care protocols and liaise with senior health staff
• Contribute to the effective management of the patient care plan systems, including participating in patient care conferences, managing patient follow up procedures, and maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with established guidelines
• Participate in team care arrangements and health checks for clients
• Have an understanding of Medicare and optimise Medicare billings for the
Aboriginal Health Practitioner provider number and work within the scope of
practice
• Collect and record data from clients which assist in the diagnosis and management of common medical problems and medical emergencies
• As part of the clinical team take responsibility for the management of cold chain for immunisations
• Organise, participate in and evaluate health promotion activities for the local
Aboriginal community
• Liaise with Aboriginal agencies, health clinics, hospitals and welfare providers and other staff members to ensure clients have access to information and are referred to relevant services and programs as required
• Mentor and train other staff as required
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by your manager
Administrative Tasks and Documentation
• Maintain accurate client and program records, and statistics as required
• Submission of reports and documents within required timeframes or as requested
• Participate in research activities including the compilation of daily and monthly statistics on the services provided as required
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies as required.
Professional and Workplace Conduct
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice
• Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development activities
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information to the multidisciplinary team
• Actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment within the team
• Participate in the evaluation of the program’s services and group activities
• Work in accordance with the EEO, OH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working practices, policies and procedures of the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Work as part of a team and actively participate in staff meetings.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner or eligible to obtain
• Experience relevant to the role and working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge in the principles of primary health and associated skills to perform assessments, plan and implement health care strategies
• Proven high level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality
and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Name ……………………………………………………………………………………
Signature …………………………….. Date ……………………………
Position: Aboriginal Health Promotion Worker
Department: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Employment: Full Time
Award: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: August 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services
provided.
Vision statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for Aboriginal culture.
Position purpose
The Aboriginal Health Worker – Health Promotion (AHW HP) will be directly responsible for promoting a client focused approach to engaging with family, carers and clients affected by health issues.
• The AHW HP will promote the wellbeing of Aboriginal people by ensuring that programs and services are delivered from a culturally sensitive holistic perspective,
within the principles and goals of primary health care.
• The AHW HP will work towards increasing access to health information and services within the local Aboriginal community.
• The AHW HP will encourage the local Aboriginal community to take responsibility for their own health, the health of their families and the health of the broader Aboriginal community.
• The AHW HP will build productive and meaningful relationships with mainstream health providers who deliver health programs and services.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Programs Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The Aboriginal Health Promotion Worker will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The AHW HP will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with health issues affecting our local Aboriginal community. The liaison will also include other local Aboriginal organisations
The Role and its Responsibilities
Community Development / Health Promotion
Identify local health promotion priorities and bring together programs/services to
respond to identified needs.
Participate in, promote and develop projects and programs that enhance the
community’s understanding of health issues.
Raise awareness of Aboriginal health issues and advocate for best practice
approaches amongst agencies.
Provide community education, awareness and prevention programs in Health.
Work with the community to develop and implement a range of activities to
promote better health for the community.
Work collaboratively with other service providers to develop and implement cultural
understanding within health staff’s work practices.
Up skill new medical, allied health staff and students with current and relevant
cultural and health knowledge.
Develop and post social media campaigns
Position: Aboriginal Mental Health Worker
Department: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Employment: Full Time. This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
– The Aboriginal Mental Health Worker (AMHW) will be directly responsible for promoting a client focused approach to engaging with family, carers and clients affected by issues
– The AMHW will provide a case management approach to client support
– The AMHW will promote the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people by ensuring that programs and services are delivered from a culturally sensitive holistic perspective, within the principles and goals of primary health care
– The AMHW will work towards increasing access to mental health services within the local Aboriginal community
– The AMHW will encourage the local Aboriginal community to take responsibility for their own health, the health of their families and the health of the broader Aboriginal community
– The AMHW will build productive and meaningful relationships with mainstream health providers who deliver mental health programs and services.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Program Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The Aboriginal Mental Health Worker will work collaboratively all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The AMHW will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with Mental Health issues affecting our local Aboriginal community. The liaison will also include other local Aboriginal Organisations.
The Role and its Responsibilities
Clinical Service Provision
Professional and Workplace Conduct
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Employment Prerequisites
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree
to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept
that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality
and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal
Health Service Inc.
Name ……………………………………………………………………………………
Signature …………………………….. Date ……………………………
Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: Administration Team
Employment: Full time (12 months)
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for
Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
The Administrative Assistant will assist with the provision of professional administration and support services to the Clinic and Program Managers, by assisting in daily office needs and managing general administrative activities. Working alongside the senior management team, the Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Officer Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The position will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS
External
This position will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders including those who are involved with Aboriginal issues in the local community. The liaison will also include other Aboriginal organisations.
The Role and its Responsibilities
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Applicants are expected to have the following requirements to be considered for this position.
Employment Prerequisites
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: Bringing Them Home (BTH) Therapeutic Support Worker (TSW)
Department: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Employment: Casual – ongoing as required
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: September 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community
Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services
to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As
a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services
provided.
Vision statement
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work
alongside you to create generational health change.
Position purpose
– To provide services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have been affected by the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, social and cultural issues that impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.
– To assist in the process of healing for people affected by past removal policies and who have particular issues and unique needs.
– To strengthen social and emotional wellbeing, wherever possible by providing counselling and/or other supports to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, prioritising the needs of the Stolen Generations.
– To support to develop strong, healthy and resilient individuals.
– To aid the facilitation of health and related services to the community by continued, effective and positive human relationships with clients, relatives, community, colleagues and other stakeholders in the field, including Link-up.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Programs Manager of AWAHS.
Internal
The BTH TSW will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The BTH TSW will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with The
Stolen Generation and other issues affecting our local Aboriginal community. The liaison will also include other local Aboriginal Organisations.
The Role and its Responsibilities
• Assist in the management and organisation of emails and Outlook calendars as
needed
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes when required
• Ensure prompt and accurate completion of telephone, computer, and
administrative tasks
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external staff, clients, and stakeholders
• Provide secretarial services, including word processing, filing, mail handling, and
photocopying
• Coordinate and manage travel arrangements when necessary
• Assist in the management and reconciliation of credit card statements
• Maintain a clean and organised work area to promote a safe and healthy
workplace environment
• Practice cultural safety in all interactions and activities
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, efficient, and effective services
• Listen attentively and respond appropriately to given instructions
• Actively seek and participate in relevant training opportunities
• Ensure accurate documentation of records and maintain strict confidentiality
• Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to address requests and
inquiries from Senior Managers
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Clinical and Programs Managers
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Applicants are expected to have the following requirements to be considered for this position.
• Experience as an Administrative Officer or Office Assistant
• Confidence in effectively communicating and maintaining professional interactions
with individuals, including community members, staff, stakeholders, and students
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in utilising a diverse range of software
applications, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word (Microsoft Office suite)
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of generic office equipment
commonly used in office settings
• Demonstrated high level of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexible, motivated, and able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced
environment
• Ability to take direction and adapted to any workplace changes
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage time
• Attention to detail and the ability to think and work independently
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
• Current Drivers License
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: Burraja Cultural Centre and Cultural Programs Support Worker
Department: Burraja Programs Coordinator
Employment: As per employment contract
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Award
Salary: As per contract
Date: September 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal community- controlled health organisation. AWAHS provides first class primary health care services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a bulk billing health service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work alongside you to create generational health change.
Position Purpose
The Burraja Cultural Centre and Cultural Programs Support Worker will be directly
responsible for:
– Provision of support to Burraja Coordinator with a focus on programs and groups
– Promoting a client-focused approach to engaging with clients into Burraja Cultural
Centre and other areas of cultural team programs i.e.: Koori Men Shed
– Empowering program participants
– Provide opportunities for broader community to engage with Aboriginal culture
– Be the conduit between Burraja Cultural Centre, Cultural programs, and the local Albury Wodonga Aboriginal community.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Burraja Programs Coordinator
Internal
This position will work alongside and support all other team members of AWAHS.
External
This position will work proactively with other relevant mainstream service providers and will engage with other Aboriginal organisations, government bodies and key stakeholders.
The Role and its Responsibilities
Position Scope
– Provide cultural support, including consultation, assessment, program implementation, facilitation, and development of Burraja cultural programs.
– Work with program coordinator to deliver and facilitate group bookings.
– Participate in the planning, implementation, and provision of group options.
– Provide input into program delivery and expectations.
– Liaise with a range of elders, community members and staff to ensure cultural appropriateness of programs.
– Maintain upkeep of cultural garden area.
– Flexibility to support other cultural programs when called upon.
Community Development / Health Promotion
– Participate in the development of community work projects and programs designed to enhance the community’s ability to respond to the needs of Aboriginal people.
– Provide community diversion education, awareness, and prevention programs.
– Work collaboratively with other service providers to develop and implement cultural understanding.
– Additional duties as directed by the Program manager.
Administrative
– Assist in maintaining accurate client and program records, and statistics as required.
– Participate in research activities including the compilation of daily and monthly statistics on the services provided as required.
– Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies as required.
Professional and Workplace Conduct
– Maintain confidentiality.
– Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice.
– Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes.
– Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development activities.
– Demonstrate excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information to the multidisciplinary team.
– Actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies and procedures.
– Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment within the team.
– Participate in the evaluation of the program’s services and group activities.
– Work in accordance with the EEO, WHS, Code of Conduct and safe working practices, policies and procedures of the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service.
– Participate in quality improvement activities.
– Work as part of a team and actively participate in staff meetings.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
– Strong links to the local Aboriginal community.
– A willingness to work with Elders and broader Aboriginal community to develop
culturally safe programs.
– Ability to plan out and deliver programs from start to finish.
– Has a hands on approach to problem solving.
– Demonstrated suitable level of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills.
– Computer literacy.
– Current Drivers Licence.
Employment Prerequisites
– Current Criminal Record Check
– Current and clear Working with Children Check
– Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
– This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: Cancer Support Worker (Trainee)
Department: Clinical Team
Employment: Part Time. This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award
Salary: As per contract
Date: September 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for
Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to develop the skills and knowledge of the Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner through a mix of structured and hands on training whilst assisting in the provision of professional services to the clients of Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service.
This position will assist in reducing barriers to cancer screening and improve access to culturally safe cancer treatment, through investment in preventative social marketing activities, expansion of the Indigenous health sector and building the capacity for health care services to deliver effective services to manage cancer and chronic disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This position will work closely with the chronic disease nurse, chronic disease team, and the Integrated Team Care (ITC) chronic disease outreach worker. The position will also work to support services to improve transition between components of the service system for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Clinic Manager of AWAHS and is supervised by the Chronic Disease Coordinator.
Internal
The trainee will work collaboratively all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The Trainee will engage with AWAHS clients, other Aboriginal Organisations, Government bodies including NSW Training Services and TAFE and key stakeholders
The Role and its Responsibilities
• Develop competency to work within services across the healthcare environment,
and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, their families, communities and other Indigenous and non-Indigenous health professionals.
• Participate in, promote and develop projects and programs that enhance the
community’s understanding of health issues targeting cancer prevention, support
and treatment.
• Gain an understanding and assist as required in the explanation of procedures and treatments to clients to gain cooperation and understanding, and to allow clients to make informed decisions about their health management.
• Develop knowledge and skills of clinical assessments, tests and procedures,
interpretation of clinical findings, human organ systems, common diseases,
management plans and procedural protocols.
• Raise awareness of Aboriginal health issues and advocate for best practice
approaches amongst agencies.
• Provide community education, awareness and prevention programs in health with a focus on cancer.
• Work with the community to develop and implement a range of activities to promote better health and cancer screening for the community
• Work collaboratively with other service providers to develop and implement cultural understanding within health staff’s work practices.
Outreach
• To engage and build trusting relationships with Aboriginal families.
• To encourage and assist people to make contact with primary health care services
• To escort people to and from appointments and assisting in the interpretation of
instructions from a variety of medical services.
• Follow up patients to encourage them to return to the primary health care service for follow up appointments.
• Providing clinical services to patients appropriate to qualifications.
• Providing information to people about how to access available services, particularly in relation to chronic disease and cancer programs.
• To establish linkages and partnerships with relevant services, particularly Albury
Wodonga Cancer Centre.
• To work cooperatively and support other team members in their duties.
Administrative Tasks and Documentation
• Maintain accurate client and program records and statistics as required
• Actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies and procedures
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies which are
sensitive to the identified health needs and concerns of Aboriginal
people/communities and which reflect the principles of social justice and equity, by
consultation, participation and advocacy in appropriate forums
• Maintain confidentiality
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment
within the team
• Participate in the evaluation of the program’s services and group activities
• Work in accordance with the EEO, WH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working
practices, policies and procedures of the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
• Monthly workers report (including relevant KPI’s met).
Professional and Workplace Conduct
• Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice
• Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development
activities
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information
to the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Work as part of a team and actively participate in staff meetings
• Participate in research activities including the compilation of daily and monthly
statistics on the services provided as required
• Work within the clinical guidelines, policies and procedures of AWAHS
• Follow all WHS policies and procedures associated with conducting clinical activities within the client’s home (eg use of PPE).
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Applications for this position will be considered initially on the basis of each applicant’s response to the following Eligibility Criteria. These criteria have been chosen as those reflecting the essential core requirements for appointment to the position.
• A genuine interest in Aboriginal Health either clinical and/or community based.
• Willing to study Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Understanding of current health and social impacts relevant to Aboriginal & Torres
Strait Islander communities.
• Proven high level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy
• Current drivers’ licence
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a
legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position Title Dhelk Dja – Family Violence Support Worker
Department Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Employment: Full Time. This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified role
Award : Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Sector Award
Salary: As per employment contract
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work alongside you to create generational health change.
Position Purpose
The Dhelk Dja Family Violence Support worker will be directly responsible for:
– Provision of support to family violence clients.
– Promoting a client focused approach to engaging with clients affected by family violence.
– Empowering clients by ensuring that family violence support programs and services are delivered from a holistic perspective, within the principles and goals of primary health care.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Program Manager and will be supervised by the
Program Coordinator
Internal
The incumbent will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The Dhelk Dja- Family Violence Family Support Worker will engage with other
Aboriginal organisations, government bodies and key stakeholders.
The Role and its Responsibilities
Major Duties:
– Provide client and family consultation, support, referral and follow up for clients
impacted by family violence and the related health factors including grief and
loss, trauma, mental health and/or alcohol and other drug use.
– Participate in team care planning for Dhelk Dja clients.
– Provide outreach support.
– Facilitate and participate in community screening activities.
– Actively promote and provide a holistic approach to care which focuses on the
needs of the client and their families.
– Ensure access to mainstream and specialist services for Aboriginal people.
– Assist families in attending appointments and engaging in services to which referrals have been made or recommended.
– Attend and support multidisciplinary case reviews and case planning meetings for families and children with identified family violence vulnerabilities and concerns.
– Work with service providers from other agencies to add to the flexible service response needed to work with the Aboriginal people.
– Participate in the planning, implementation, and provision of group options.
– Provide input to the team’s work and to other programs within the Service.
– Liaise with a range of clinical, community groups and agencies with a view to improving the provision and co ordination of a broad range of services to the target group.
– Provide detailed examination, risk assessment of clients. Community Development and Health Promotion:
– Assist with coordinating activities relating to holistic healing, preventing the cycle of violence, and building Aboriginal family violence workforce capacity within
AWAHS.
– Participate in the development of community work projects and programs designed to enhance the community’s ability to respond to the needs of Aboriginal people.
– Deliver health education to clients.
– Distribute health promotion brochures, develop, organise, and run health promotion programs.
– Provide community health education, awareness, and prevention programs.
– Work collaboratively with other service providers to develop and implement
cultural understanding.
– Additional duties as directed by the Program Manager and Program Coordinator.
Administrative Tasks
– Maintain accurate client and program records, and statistics as required.
– Submission of reports and documents within required timeframes or as requested.
– Participate in research activities including the compilation of daily and monthly
statistics on the services provided as required.
– Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies as
required.
Professional and Workplace Conduct
– Maintain confidentiality.
– Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice.
– Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes.
– Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development
activities.
– Demonstrate excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information to the multidisciplinary team.
– Actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies, and procedures.
– Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment
within the team.
– Participate in the evaluation of the program’s services and group activities.
– Work in accordance with the EEO, OH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working
practices, policies and procedures of the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health
Service.
– Participate in quality improvement activities.
– Work as part of a team and actively participate in staff meetings.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
– Certificate III or higher qualifications relevant to the role and/or relevant experience in the field
– This is a designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti discrimination Act.
– Experience in supporting Aboriginal people and their families who have been impacted by family violence.
– Understanding of the current health issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
– Demonstrated high level of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
– Advanced computer literacy
– Current Drivers Licence
Employment Prerequisites
-Current and clear Criminal Record Check
-Current and clear Working with Children Check
– Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
– This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the position description and understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also
understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd.
Position: General Practitioner
Department: Clinical Team
Employment: Full time
Award : Contract under the National Employment Standards
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for
Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
Involved in closing the gap for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community the GP will be directly responsible for providing primary healthcare services and associated referrals to AWAHS Clients.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to Clinic Manager and supervised by the Team Leader
General Practitioner
Internal
The General Practitioner will work collaboratively with all team members at AWAHS
External
The incumbent will engage with AWAHS clients, support services, other Aboriginal
Organisations, Government bodies and key stakeholders
The Role and its Responsibilities
• Undertake comprehensive primary health care clinical consultations in a holistic
manner, and in keeping with best practice
• Work in a cooperative manner with clients taking into consideration their cultural
practices and beliefs, especially in relation to health, wellbeing and Western
Medicine
• Participate in continuous quality improvement programs and support senior
managers with any change processes to improve health outcomes, services
efficiency and client and staff satisfaction, and support accreditation of the health
service
• Provide appropriate care and services to patients of all age ranges and level of
health care needs
• Respond to medical /health problems presented by patients including history taking,
diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate
• Provide management of long-term conditions in line with national guidelines and
pathways.
• Prescribe pharmacological management and other means of health treatment, for
patients as appropriate to need
• Provide appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all
patients attending the practice
• Ordering diagnostic tests as required
• Referring to other providers, internally and externally, as appropriate
• Ensure that revenue is maximised by claiming appropriate Medicare Benefit
Schedule items
• Ensure clients are managed using GP management plans, team care arrangements,
mental health care plans and ATSI Health Checks when appropriate as per the
Medicare Benefits Schedule
• Monitor incoming results checks, documentation and intra mail and respond in a
timely manner
• Provide medical support for nursing and front desk staff
• Facilitate Emergency Management Training
• Facilitate S8 reviews
• Assist Aboriginal Health Workers and registered nurses with their clinical assessments
and provide clinical advice as required
• Provide a leadership role in education and supervision of medical students.
• Provide clinical leadership to other staff
• Provide advice to the senior managers on medico-legal and ethical issues
• Medical liaison with other health bodies
• Development of clinical models of care
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD), ensuring up to date
knowledge of and implementation of current medical best practice
• Collaborate with the Senior GP and Clinic Manager on clinic operational matters
and improvements
• Involvement in managing urgent after hours results through Dorevitch Pathology
• Additional duties as directed by the Senior GP or Clinic Manager
Administrative Tasks and Overview
• Maintain accurate client and program records, and statistics as required
• Submission of reports and documents within required timeframes or as requested
• Participate in research activities including the compilation of daily and monthly
statistics on the services provided as required
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies as required.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Relevant and Australian recognised medical degree
• Fellowship with the Australian College of General Practice (FRACGP) and/or Fellow of the Australian college of Rural and remote Medicine (FACCRM).
• To be eligible to be a supervisor with the Regional General Practice Training Provider (Murray City Country Coast GP Training).
• Current and appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia or be
eligible for such
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance for General Practice
• Satisfactory participation in quality improvement and continuing professional
development to at least the same standards as the Royal Australian College of
General Practice’s (RACGP) Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional
Development (QA& CPD) Program
• Experience in working with an Aboriginal Health Service – preferred
• Current Drivers licence
• Full vaccination status for Covid-19
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc
Position: Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Victoria, Wodonga)
Department: Clinical Team
Employment: Part Time .8
Award : Nurses Awards 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
The purpose of the Victorian Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program is to provide culturally sensitive, comprehensive, and integrated community-based child and family health nursing services to Aboriginal children 0 – 5 years and families within the Albury Wodonga area, as well as:
– Enable families to choose how they access the MCH service, and ensure they receive culturally safe and responsive MCH care
– Support a flexible approach to the delivery of the Victorian Universal MCH program,
including the ten Key Ages and Stages (KAS) consultations
– Provide a childhood immunisation program to AWAHS clients
– Provide Aboriginal MCH services with flexibility offering supportive programs and activities
– Provide a more intensive level of support for Aboriginal mothers, children, and
families at risk of poor outcomes
– Assist Aboriginal MCH services to attract and retain qualified MCH nurses and Aboriginal health workers
– Support Aboriginal led partnerships between current MCH providers, new providers, and local Aboriginal communities.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to Clinic Manager of AWAHS.
Internal
The MCH Nurse will work collaboratively with all team members at AWAHS.
External
The MCH Nurse will engage and collaborate with other Aboriginal organisations including VACCA and Mungabareena and with other local health service providers including Albury Wodonga Health Service, City of Wodonga, Gateway Health, Orange Door, Department of Fairness, Families and Housing, early years services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, to name a few.
The Role and its Responsibilities
The MCH Nurse working in the Victorian Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health program will focus on:
• Universal Health Home Visit to families with a new baby in Wodonga and some
outlying areas
• Providing Key Age and Stage (KAS) visits (0–5 years) as per the green book and
Victorian MCH Practice Framework and Guidelines
• Provide additional visits including home visits to families requiring additional support
• Work alongside an Aboriginal Family Support Worker within the program, offering additional supports to families
• Providing parenting support strategies and activities which may include group work
such as parenting groups
• Be active in implementing health promotional activities for the program
• Initiating early detection and intervention for families and children with identified health problems and risks
• Establish of a culturally appropriate service to specifically target Aboriginal children and their parents in the 0 – 5 age range.
• Positively engage Aboriginal communities guided by primary health and early intervention frameworks and strategies
• Building capacity within existing mainstream clinical services to provide improved access to care for this cohort of the Aboriginal population
• Monitor and facilitate the normal growth and development of children 0-5 years and implement culturally appropriate strategies to promote good health care outcomes for infants and children such as breastfeeding, smoking cessation, routine health checks etc. with particular emphasis on strengthening community action and building healthy environments
• Work in a multidisciplinary team/collaboration with members of the AWAHS team in particular the Maternity, Safe Start and Kids team at AWAHS
• Administer immunisations to children according to the Victorian immunisation schedule.
• Monitor and maintain ‘Cold Chain’ system of storing vaccines
• Develop and maintain relevant professional skills and knowledge, consistent with the role, through education, research, and practice
• Be able to refer clients with needs to appropriate internal and external services
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and participate in team quality activities
• Undertake mandatory training/education and other duties as directed by management in accordance with award requirements
• Participate in clinical supervision.
Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and drive a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 kilograms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision
• The position requires the employee to be capable of sufficient mobility to enable regular outreach and home visiting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable participants with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Professional and Workplace Conduct
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice.
• Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development
activities.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information
to the multidisciplinary team.
• Actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment
within the team.
• Participate in the evaluation of the program’s services and group activities.
• Work in accordance with the EEO, OH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working
practices, policies and procedures of the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health
Service.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Work as part of a team and actively participate in staff meetings.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Undertake relevant Criminal Record Check
• Undertake relevant Working with Children Check
• Complete Health Declaration Form
• Full Vaccination status for Covid-19
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: Medical Reception / Administration Officer – MRA
Department: Administration Team
Employment: Full time. This is an identified Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander position
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
– To provide high quality and culturally competent reception and administrative
services to patients, doctors and staff at AWAHS
– Ensure that patients appointments are managed in a professional and timely manner that meets or exceeds their expectations.
– That documentation is clear, professional, and actioned within required timeframes
– Reception and administration service are undertaken whilst always maintaining
confidentiality of all information
– Service within area of responsibility is provided in line with AWAHS policies and
procedures
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Officer Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The MRA will work collaboratively with all other team members of AWAHS
External
The MRA will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with
providing services to the Aboriginal community and to AWAHS.
The Role and its Responsibilities
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the reception and admin areas to ensure
prompt and courteous patient, client and visitor service
• Contribute to the ongoing development and performance of the reception and admin services, including fostering innovative work practices
• Ensure registration of new clients accurately within the patient information management system (PIMS) and Transport systems
• Ensure all scanning of documents into the Patient/Client file is completed daily, if allocated this role
• Contribute to the accurate billing to Medicare of all patients/clients who are eligible for a benefit under the Medicare program
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Human Services (Medicare) is maintained, but following the guidelines imposed by Medicare
• Liaise and support the Transport Team with transport related to appointments both here at AWAHS and to specialist appointments, or changes to original transport bookings
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the clinic and dental bookings, following the triage guidelines from administration and dental. Contribute to ensuring accurate details are provided within the PIMS system
• Contribute to ensuring the SMS messages are sent in the AM of each day for the following day and the cancellation list is utilised for filling of those appointments that are not confirmed
• Handle general customer enquiries and assist with customer complaints in a timely manner.
General Tasks and Overview
• Receive and convey messages accurately in writing, verbally and electronically in a timely manner to all members of the AWAHS team
• Liaise with patients and their families in a compassionate manner
• Support the implementation and achievement of business strategies, plans, and budgets to achieve business objectives and meet customer, community, and shareholder needs
• Maintain a close and cooperative relationship with team members and a strong commitment to teamwork, the achievement of team objectives and an ongoing appreciation for a flexible, innovative, and enthusiastic work culture
• Cultivate cooperative working relationship within the office environment to achieve
the highest standard of service to the customers and consistently high quality of
work carried out
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety culture by ensuring that work is carried out in compliance with the organisation’s Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and
Environment management system
• Maintain a strong commitment to a quality culture, implementing standards of
excellence and a continuous improvement focus
• Adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity, ensuring
that all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Professional and Workplace Conduct
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of, and actively uphold the AWAHS
organisations values, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt within a fast-changing environment
• Time management to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Workplace, Health and Safety, anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity and other relevant legislation
• Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment
within the team.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Proven experience in a reception or administrative role
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Understanding and sensitive towards current issues in Aboriginal Health, Primary Health Care, Aboriginal culture, and history.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the local Aboriginal community in a non discriminative and professional manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence.
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: People and Culture Advisor
Department: Corporate Services
Employment: Fulltime Position
Award : Contract
Salary: As per contract
Date: September 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation. AWAHS provides first class primary health care services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a bulk billing health service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work alongside you to create generational health change
Position Purpose
As a key member of the corporate team, you will effectively drive and deliver business outcomes utilising holistic human resource (HR) management practices. You will provide key HR support to the CEO and the Management Team with a focus on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, change management and training and development. Your role will entail working alongside the Management team on a day-by-day basis to provide strategic and
operational HR advice and guidance, proactively supporting the organisation to meet key deliverables.
This position will provide advice, skill development and coaching to managers with regards to people management practices including performance management, workforce planning, conflict management, career transition processes and other people policies and processes.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of AWAHS.
Internal
This position will work alongside and support all other team members of AWAHS.
External
This position will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders who are involved with the primary focus of the position.
The Role and its Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate and assist with management of initiatives and activities across a range of functional areas which contribute towards a high-performance organisational culture including:
– On-boarding and organisation orientation of new employees
– Organisational culture
– Employee wellbeing
– Performance management
– Training and development
– Workforce planning
– Industrial relations
– Policies and procedures
Details relating to Responsibilities
-Support recruitment cycle
o Support recruitment contractor with internal processing of recruitment
o Facilitate onboarding and organisation orientation
– Assist with employment-related policies and procedures, and ensure their consistent implementation across the organisation
– Maintain employee personnel records on such matters as employment conditions, performance, personal development, remuneration and work health and safety
-Assist with innovative and culturally appropriate ideas toward improving workplace culture through staff engagement strategies
– Assist with fortnightly process of payroll
– Assist in the development and delivery of relevant ‘in-house’ training sessions as required,
and report on training effectiveness
– Ensure all employment related documentation is compliant and fit for purpose
– Actively engage in research activities include analysis of findings and report preparation
– Assist the Senior Management team in the development of a ‘pathways’ programs including work experience, student placement, traineeships and apprenticeships and graduates
– Undertake administrative tasks relating to the role and / or the team
– Prepare reports and undertake any other tasks as require
Other Functions
-Participate in internal meetings and external meetings as appropriate
– Prepare reports, work plans, briefings, submissions and other correspondence
– Ensure privacy by maintaining security of client records and confidentiality of client related information
– Continuously maintain and enhance professional knowledge and technical skill by keeping abreast of current developments and trends relevant to the role and the industry
– Any other duties necessary for the effective operation of AWAHS as requested by AWAHS Chief Executive Officer
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Applications for this position will be considered initially on the basis of each applicant’s response to the following eligibility criteria. These criteria have been chosen as those reflecting the essential core requirements for appointment to the position.
1. Undergraduate or post graduate degree in Human Resources / Human Resource Management Organisational Development
2. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Aboriginal health, Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control
3. Demonstrated ability to work or learn to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways as well as mainstream health organisations
4. Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in a community focused organisation
5. Experience designing, implementing and leading the coordination of employment related programs
6. Highly developed written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare a range of documents including reports, and general correspondence.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at all levels an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, characterised by
cooperation, trust and mutual respect.
8. A flexible approach, with strong organisational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively manage time and workload, prioritise tasks, and meet changing circumstances, competing demands, interruptions and deadlines
9. Demonstrated adherence to organisational behaviour standards and values, and ability to act with respect, honesty and integrity
Employment Prerequisites
– Current and clear Criminal Record Check
– Current and clear Working with Children Check
– Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: Transport Driver
Department: Administration
Employment: Full Time. This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: July 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision Statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for
Aboriginal Culture.
Position Purpose
The transport driver is directly responsible for ensuring that AWAHS patients/ clients are safely transported to/ from their medical/ specialist appointment on time. The role promotes AWAHS service in the community as well ensures that the transport services is undertaken in a manner that enhances the professional image of the organisation.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position reports directly to the Office Manager of AWAHS
Internal
The Transport Driver will work collaboratively within the administration/ transport team and all other team members of AWAHS.
External
The person will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with AWAHS clients, associated service providers and with suppliers of services relative to the AWAHS fleet of vehicles. The liaison will also include other local Aboriginal organisations.
The Role and its Responsibilities
• Transportation of AWAHS clients to AWAHS medical centre and other medical rooms
where clients are required to attend for specialist medical purposes only
• Communication and interactions with clients, service providers and the general
public to be at the highest professional standards
• Delivery of patient’s scripts to the chemist as directed by the transport coordinator
• At all times maintain client confidentiality and adhere to AWAHS privacy policy, and
code of conduct policy
• Ensure that all AWAHS vehicles are maintained to the highest standard. This includes
weekly checks of vehicles, cleaning of vehicles, fuelling of vehicles and ensuring the
vehicle’s scheduled services are notified to the transport coordinator
• Maintain computer records within Communicare to record all medical journeys.
• Ensure motor vehicle logbooks (where required) are completed.
• Prepare written reports on transport activities when requested.
• Actively promote AWAHS services to the local community.
• Assist administration team in receiving phone calls, booking of appointments both
internal and external when time permits
• Maintain current NSW driver licence
• Advise manager as soon as practicable and within two working days of any
change to licence status
• Any other reasonable and fair duties as requested by the Office Manager
Administrative Tasks and Documentation
• Ensure all documentation including reports are accurate and completed in a
professional and timely manner, together with upload of the relevant program
Professional and Workplace Conduct
• Participate in training and development as identified or directed
• Accept personal responsibility and be accountable for professional practice
• Continue to develop professionally and personally to meet the changing needs of
the position and the organisation, or as directed by management
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain knowledge of and actively uphold the AWAHS philosophy, policies and procedures
• Time management to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met
• Maintain up to date knowledge of workplace health and safety, anti discrimination and equal employment opportunity and other relevant legislation
• Participate in performance appraisal and supervision processes
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a supportive environment within the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation’s policies and procedures and a
commitment to keep updated on emerging changes.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
• Excellent driving record
• Experience relevant to the role
• Excellent knowledge of the Albury and Wodonga area, location, road network and geography
• Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with the local Aboriginal community in a non-
discriminative and professional manner
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid certificate including CPR
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations.
Employment Prerequisites
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
• This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under the Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description, understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
Position: Youth Engagement Officer
Department: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Employment: Full Time
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: August 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As
a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision statement
We support the Aboriginal community towards a better tomorrow. Our focus is to work alongside you to create generational health change.
Position background
Black Summer Grants program YACVic’s ‘Future Proof: Young People, Disaster Recovery and (Re)building Communities’ Project (Future Proof) is funded by the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, which provides funding for projects centred on community recovery and resilience activities in response to the 2019-20 bushfires.
The project commenced in 2022 and must be completed by June 2024. Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the lead coordinating partner for Future Proof, bringing together a coalition of fifteen organisations from fire-affected communities in Eastern Victoria.. Future Proof project partners receive funding to employ local youth worker and young peer worker positions to support place-based, youth-led activities, projects and community decision making focused on bushfire recovery and resilience. The coalition will be made up of community organisations, local councils, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s), and local youth organisations.
Additionally, the project includes qualification pathways for 150 local young people to kickstart careers in emergency management and community services, the creation of local youth advisory groups, training for young people and youth workers, and a community of practice for workers to support and learn from each other.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position is supervised by the Program’s Coordinator (YACvic) reports directly to the Program Manager of AWAHS
The Role and its Responsibilities
Position Scope
The Youth Engagement Officer will be responsible for engaging First Nations youth input and participation into disaster recovery work. The role will guide youth participation and engagement activities including facilitating input to the overall project direction by local young people through the project reference group and developing engaging local projects and activities to aid disaster recovery work from the 2019/2020 black summer bushfires.
This position will support the Youth Resilience Coordinator in the Coalition Partnership of the Future Proof Project including attending the regular Community of Practice Meetings with the Youth Resilience Peer Workers and coordinating training for local young people in collaboration with project lead YACvic. This position will work alongside other partners to assist local young people in accessing and undertaking qualifications and supporting young people to take on traineeships and jobs in line with their qualifications. This role will work with partners to ensure all project deliverables are implemented in line with contractual obligations. The role will actively promote opportunities to young people and local community and
recovery focused organisations. The role will provide high level guidance to local
community and key partners and stakeholders regarding best practice in youth
participation, ethical practice and engagement on disaster recovery and preparedness. The role will actively participate in developing input to evaluation and research activities alongside partners.
Major duties
– Proactively engage and support youth work content in line with the contract
obligations for Future Proof, engaging with Coalition Partner representatives and
stakeholders.
– Co-develop, deliver, and implement the project plan according to agreed timeliness, including monitoring and reporting on project milestones.
– In collaboration with participants, co design and develop project deliverables including consultation workshops, workshop materials, frameworks, and youth participation activities.
– Implement effective communication and engagement strategies with internal and external stakeholders including young people, expert advisors, emergency
management sector organisations and organisations working with young people.
– Support and encourage young people’s input into project activities including the project youth reference group.
– Participate in activities as part of the Future Proof coalition partnership including
attending Community of Practice activities.
– Report to Program Coordinator on project deliverables and ensure compliance with all funding requirements, and coordinate and promote local activities.
– Attend and actively take part in regular staff meetings and activities.
– Actively support local young people to participate in undertaking formal qualification pathways in one of several approved training courses.
– Develop, maintain and support strength-based partnerships with a wide range of
stakeholders, including local Aboriginal organisations, education and employment providers, local youth and community groups and recovery agencies.
– Travel across Victoria will be required for this role including overnight trips, and regular travel across AWAHS geographical catchment.
– This role will require weekend and youth friendly hours.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Essential
– Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local Aboriginal Community and an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively.
– Demonstrated experience in the rural youth/community development sector and an understanding of the issues important to rural and regional communities, particularly as they relate to young people, in fire and disaster affected areas.
– Demonstrated experience in Community & Youth Engagement projects aimed at young people (12-24).
– Understanding of youth participation principles, ethical practice principles in youth work and how they are enacted in community settings.
– Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, and a strong commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
– Demonstrated ability to develop positive, collaborative working relationships with a
range of stakeholders.
– Excellent communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and the ability to facilitate workshops and meetings.
– A current Victorian driver licence.
– Willingness to undergo a police check.
Desirable
-Minimum Certificate 4 in Youth Work or Community Services (or equivalent).
-Experience in working with communities impacted by natural disaster.
-Experience in supporting young people to obtain qualifications and obtain and
maintain employment-based traineeships.
Employment prerequisites
– Current and clear Criminal Record Check
– Current and clear Working with Children Check for NSW and Vic.
– Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd.
Position: Youth Resilience Peer Worker
Department: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Employment: Full Time
Award : Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020
Salary: As per contract
Date: August 2023
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Organisation
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. AWAHS provides first class Primary Health Care Services to the Aboriginal community who reside in Albury / Wodonga and surrounding areas. As a Bulk Billing Health Service there is no charge to our clients for the medical services provided.
Vision statement
To provide comprehensive quality health and family services based on respect for Aboriginal culture.
Position background
Black Summer Grants program YACVic’s ‘Future Proof: Young People, Disaster Recovery and (Re)building Communities’ Project (Future Proof) is funded by the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, which provides funding for projects centred on community recovery and resilience activities in response to the 2019-20 bushfires.
The project commenced in 2022 and must be completed by June 2024. Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the lead coordinating partner for Future Proof, bringing together a coalition of fifteen organisations from fire-affected communities in Eastern Victoria.. Future Proof project partners receive funding to employ local youth worker and young peer worker positions to support place-based, youth-led activities, projects and community decision-making focused on bushfire recovery and resilience. The coalition will be made up of community organisations, local councils, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s), and local youth organisations.
Additionally, the project includes qualification pathways for 150 local young people to kickstart careers in emergency management and community services, the creation of local youth advisory groups, training for young people and youth workers, and a community of practice for workers to support and learn from each other.
Relationships and Reporting Lines
Supervision
The position is supervised by the Program’s Coordinator (YACvic) reports directly to the Program Manager of AWAHS
The Role and its Responsibilities
Position Scope
This position is available to people aged 25 years or under. The Youth Resilience Peer Worker will assist in the delivery of youth led local bushfire recovery activities as part of the Future Proof Project. The role will assist in developing AWAHS youth participation and engagement activities in North East Victoria / Southern NSW to aid disaster recovery work from the 2019/2020 bushfire.
This role will assist with coordinating local training activities targeting young people. This role works with key stakeholders to develop local activities that focus on including young people in bushfire preparedness, recovery, and resilience.
As part of the role, you will participate in a Community of Practice (COP) which brings all fifteen partners together for training, project development and support related to youth participation, and ethical youth work practice in bushfire recovery projects.
The role will encourage young people’s voices to be heard and for them to take an active role in community bushfire recovery activities. The role will actively support and promote opportunities for young people and relevant community organisations including supporting participation on local youth advisory structures, providing input to resources, evaluation tools and research activities alongside other project partners.
You will be supported to obtain or upgrade your qualifications as part of this role and you will support other local young people to undertake qualifications, seek out and take up traineeships locally. The position is supervised by the Youth Resilience Worker.
Major duties
– Assist with the strength-based design, planning of and facilitation, of online and
face-to-face meetings, consultations and training workshops alongside local young
people.
– Support local Future Proof Coalition Partner organisations, especially those with peer workers, to deliver project outcomes for young people.
– Provide input and support the development of program materials and events ensuring they are effective for the relevant youth audience.
– Support young people to participate safely and effectively in meetings, consultations training workshops and activities, and help them to understand their rights and responsibilities.
– Participate in the Community of Practice alongside other coalition partners (and relevant guests) including specific peer worker meetings, gatherings, and training.
– Assist with planning, logistics, and delivery of both large and small project gatherings for young people related to the project.
– Assist in recruiting and supporting young people to successfully undertake qualifications as part of the project and to participate in traineeship opportunities.
– Ensure professional standards are upheld, including co-design principles, Child Safe
Standards and the framework of the Code of Ethical Practice in Youth Work. (You will receive training in these.)
– In partnership with Victoria University, actively contribute and support young
people’s input and contribution, to research and evaluation activities including focus groups articles and publications.
– Contribute to and provide support to the Social Emotional Wellbeing team in
reporting on project deliverables and ensure compliance with all funding
requirements.
– Attend and actively take part in regular staff meetings and activities.
– Carry out any other duties your supervisor or manager may assign to you, having
regard to your skills, training, and experience.
– Travel across Victoria will be required for this role including overnight trips, and
regular travel across AWAHS geographical catchment
– This role will require weekend and youth friendly hours, and the successful candidate
will need to be able to travel independently to events.
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Essential
– Experience in design and facilitation of consultations and training workshops or other projects for young people. For example, coaching a sports team or running school leadership workshops.
– Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when working with diverse
young people.
– Understanding of the issues important to rural and regional communities, particularly as they relate to young people, in fire and disaster affected areas.
– Demonstrated ability to develop positive, collaborative working relationships with a
range of stakeholders, strong relationships with peers and others such colleagues,
teachers or community leaders.
– Willingness to undertake qualifications in youth or community services as part of the
role.
– Great organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
– Willingness to undergo a police check.
– This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a
legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Desirable
– Experience in working with communities impacted by natural disaster will be an
advantage.
– Lived or learned experience of youth cohorts who often face marginalisation
(including but not limited to, rural and regional, disabled, Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, multicultural, OOH care and youth justice young people).
– Demonstrated experience working confidently with Microsoft programs – preferably including Office 365.
– A current Victorian Drivers Licence would be an advantage but is not essential. However willingness to obtain a Drivers Licence is preferred.
Employment prerequisites
– Current and clear Criminal Record Check
– Current and clear Working with Children Check for NSW and Vic.
– Complete and appropriate for role Health Declaration Form
– This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Proof of Aboriginality is a
legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act.
Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read the Position Description understood its contents and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. I also understand and accept that I must comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures including Confidentiality and Code of Ethics during and beyond my employment with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd.
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We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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