This is an identified role for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people to apply
Casual
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Work for a multidisciplinary team with a diverse range of backgrounds
So why cohealth?
cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's **** staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.
Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please clickhereto find out more.
About the role
The Aboriginal Health Worker assists in the coordination and delivery of the Billabong BBQ and Foodshare programs, helping facilitate community gatherings, connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to services and resources, and promote social and emotional wellbeing across Melbourne's north and west.
Please refer to the Position Description to know more about the role.
Promote and embed cultural safety building and maintaining trust with the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander community
Attend and support social groups (Billabong and Foodshare)
Provide access and support services to community across the North and West
Where appropriate liaise with DFFH, housing, external and internal programs and services on the client's behalf
What cohealth offers:
Exciting Parental leave advantages




cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service
Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well
Salary packaging to suit you - tax free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses and holiday accommodation) alongside generous reward programs from our salary packaging providers. Find out more on salary packaging here:/
Novated Leasing available
A significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family. To find out more clickhere
Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)
Experience working with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander community in the health sector
De-escalation training completed or willingness to complete
This is an identified role for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people to apply
Current Level 2 First Aid certificate, including CPR or willingness to complete
Application Process
We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Brett Murphy ******
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Cohealth
📍 Melbourne