Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health PractitionerUngooroo Aboriginal Corporation - Singleton NSWAboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** DaysBe part of a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led approach to supporting families from pregnancy through the early years.Location: Singleton, NSWEmployment Type: Full time (Part-Time option available)About the opportunityUngooroo Aboriginal Corporation has received funding for a Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** Days program to support Aboriginal women, children and families from pregnancy through to a child's early years.We are looking for an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner who understands the importance of culture, connection and trust in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.About the roleYour role will include:Building strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal women, children and familiesSupporting families throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child's lifeProviding culturally appropriate health information, education and supportSupporting engagement with antenatal, postnatal, child health and allied health servicesHelping families navigate health and community servicesSupporting referrals and connections to appropriate servicesIdentifying barriers that may prevent families from accessing careSupporting families to attend appointments and engage with services where appropriatePromoting healthy lifestyles, child development and family wellbeingWorking alongside clinicians to support culturally secure service deliveryContributing cultural knowledge and community perspective to the multidisciplinary teamSupporting communication between families and service providersMaintaining appropriate records and documentation within the scope of the roleParticipating in community engagement and health promotion activities.The role will be guided by the individual needs of families and the broader goals of the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** Days program.About youWe are looking for someone who:Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with strong connections to Aboriginal community and culture- (This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination act, ****).
Holds relevant qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Aboriginal Health PractitionerHas experience working in Aboriginal health, community services or a related environmentBuilds relationships based on trust, respect and genuine connectionUnderstands the importance of cultural safetyIs approachable, reliable and compassionateCan work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary teamIs able to advocate for families and help remove barriers to accessing servicesHas a strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundariesIs comfortable working with families who may have complex or multiple support needs.Experience working with women, children and families will be highly regarded.Why Ungooroo?
Ungooroo is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation with a strong commitment to improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for Aboriginal people and families across the Upper Hunter.This is an opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and community connection in a role where culture is not an add-on, it is central to the way we work.You will be part of a team that values:Aboriginal culture and community connectionRespectful and family-centred careCollaboration across health and community servicesEarly intervention and preventionBuilding trust with familiesSupporting children to have the best possible start in life.Join our teamIf you are passionate about Aboriginal health and want to contribute to a program supporting families from pregnancy through the early years, we would love to hear from you.This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination act, ****.Come and be part of something that makes a difference for generations.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Singleton)
🏢 Ungooroo Aboriginal
📍 Singleton