Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health
To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****
About us
Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our Community across their lifespan.
We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services, and aged care as one team focused on clients' individual needs and goals.
We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our Community.
Our network is growing across Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay, and Margate – now there's an opportunity for you to be part of a great team making a real difference in people's lives.
About the role
As Youth Wellbeing Worker, your role is to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed support and advocacy services to vulnerable, young Indigenous people (aged ******* years) with mental health, alcohol and other drug, social and/or criminal justice challenges across the MATSICHS service area, with specific emphasis on improving youth access to comprehensive primary health care services.
Your day to day duties may include:
Support young Indigenous people in engaging with MATSICHS services,



including medical care and specialised Social Health support services, including care coordination, psychological intervention and counselling.
Facilitate young people's access through referral and advocacy to appropriate agencies and support networks as necessary to help address social, financial, legal, educational and vocational challenges.
Advocate on behalf of young people, when dealing with various systems, community programs, and agencies e.g. Child Protection, Justice, Police, Centrelink, schools and hospitals and mental health facilities.
Establish effective and continuous cooperative working relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous community organisations relevant to your client needs.
Promote the services of MATSICHS clinics at events and activities targeted to and/or involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based within the North Brisbane catchment area.
About you
To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****
Current Criminal History Check.
Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).




Current Working with Children's Check (Qld Blue Card).
Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable young people aged 12 to 17 years old, including individual youth work and community engagement/development programs.
Certificate III in Youth Work and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.
What we offer
At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.
Work as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.
Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of $15,899
12% Super contribution
To find out more about our services, Community, and work life, visit
moretonatsichs.org.au
Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally secure environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

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