Launch your career in Aboriginal Health with a fully paid traineeship that's designed to support your success.
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GEO Healthcare is offering a unique opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to begin a rewarding and meaningful career in healthcare while earning a full-time wage.
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As an Aboriginal Healthcare Worker Trainee, you will be employed full time by GEO Healthcare while we sponsor and support you to complete a nationally recognised qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
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This is more than just a traineeship it's a pathway to a long-term healthcare career where you can make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Throughout the program, you will gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside experienced Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners, while developing the knowledge and skills required to become a qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.
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What's on offer?
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- Full-time paid employment while you study
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- Salary of $72,000 plus superannuation
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- GEO Healthcare-sponsored qualification
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- Paid study leave and dedicated learning support
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- On-the-job mentoring from experienced Aboriginal Health professionals
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- A nationally recognised healthcare qualification
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- A clear pathway into a rewarding long-term career in Aboriginal Health
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- Guaranteed practical experience in a healthcare setting from day one
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- Ongoing employment opportunities upon successful completion of the traineeship
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Why Join GEO Healthcare?
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GEO Healthcare is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally safe, holistic and person centred healthcare.
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As a Trainee Aboriginal Health Worker,
you will play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal patients within a correctional healthcare environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team that is dedicated to delivering culturally responsive care and advocating for the unique cultural and healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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This is a rare opportunity to build a professional healthcare career while making a meaningful contribution to your community.
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About GEO Healthcare
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GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure people in custody can access the healthcare services they need.
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GEO Healthcare operates across all Victorian men's public prisons, delivering comprehensive primary healthcare services to people in prison.
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GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd, a company that has been providing correctional and healthcare services throughout Australia for more than 30 years.
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What You'll Be Doing
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During your traineeship, you will work under the supervision of experienced Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners, receiving ongoing support and mentoring throughout your learning journey.
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Overall supervision of the traineeship program is provided by the Manager, Aboriginal Health within GEO Healthcare.
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You will gain practical experience in:
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- Delivering culturally safe healthcare services
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- Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to access healthcare
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- Health promotion and education
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- Assisting with primary healthcare programs
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- Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals
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- Advocating for the cultural and health needs of Aboriginal patients
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- Developing clinical skills within a professional healthcare environment
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Who Can Apply?
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To be eligible, applicants must:
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- Be 18 years of age or older.
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- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
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(An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Equal Opportunity Act.)
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Applicants should also demonstrate:
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- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Aboriginal Health.
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- A commitment to undertaking the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice as part of the traineeship.
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- An understanding of the health and social issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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- The ability to engage and communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
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Qualifications Supported Through the Traineeship
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GEO Healthcare will sponsor and support trainees to complete one of the following nationally recognised qualifications:
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- Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
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- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Approved Programs of Study.
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Course Duration
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18 months to 2 years
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Start Your Career in Aboriginal Health
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If you are passionate about supporting your community and want to develop a rewarding healthcare career, this traineeship offers a unique opportunity to earn a full-time salary, gain valuable workplace experience, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification with the support of GEO Healthcare.
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We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for: