This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
- Make a meaningful impact by supporting and strengthening the local community
- Part-time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term (12months) opportunity with the chance to build valuable skills and experience
- Attractive salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay
- Generous annual leave entitlements to support work-life balance and wellbeing
- Work within a culturally safe and supportive environment
The Role
The primary purpose of the Aboriginal Health Worker in the Koori Maternity Service (KMS) is to provide culturally safe, holistic support to Aboriginal women, babies, and families throughout pregnancy and after birth, while helping to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and contributing to Closing the Gap objectives.
The Aboriginal Health Worker will:
- Provide culturally appropriate support to pregnant women and their families to improve their pregnancy and post birth experience and outcomes experienced by Aboriginal women and their infants.
- Provide direct assistance and support to Aboriginal women and their families to access primary health care services.
- Provide health education and health promotion activities to Aboriginal Community Members.
- Advocate for women and families
- The position strengthens engagement between families and services by building trusting relationships, facilitating access to care, and addressing social, cultural, and practical barriers to participation in the Maternal and Child Health Program.
Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe setting. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker Koori Maternity Service (Geelong)
🏢 Wathaurong Aboriginal
📍 Geelong
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