31 Oct
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Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast
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Sydney
31 Oct
Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast
Sydney
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Midwife - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 DaysPrimary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast – Hunter Valley NSWFull time21h ago , from Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central CoastMidwife – Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 DaysJoin Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation and help make a difference from the very beginning.Location: Singleton, NSWEmployment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time options available)About the opportunityUngooroo Aboriginal Corporation is expanding its services to support Aboriginal women, babies and families through the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days, from pregnancy through to a child's early years.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and community-minded Midwife to join a multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe, family-centred care to Aboriginal women and families across the Upper Hunter.The Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days recognises that pregnancy and the early years of a child's life provide an important opportunity to support health, development, wellbeing and resilience. At Ungooroo, we want to provide families with care that is connected, respectful and responsive to their individual needs.You will work alongside Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, Social Workers, Allied Health professionals, GPs and other members of the Ungooroo team to provide coordinated support throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.About the roleAs a Midwife, you will provide skilled midwifery care and support to women and families,
with a focus on:Antenatal and postnatal support and educationPromoting maternal and infant health and wellbeingSupporting women to understand their pregnancy, birth and early parenting journeyIdentifying health, social and emotional support needs earlyProviding appropriate health education, screening and referralsSupporting breastfeeding and infant feedingPromoting healthy parent-infant attachment and positive early parentingWorking collaboratively with GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners and allied health professionalsSupporting continuity of care and appropriate referrals between servicesWorking in a trauma-informed and culturally safe mannerMaintaining appropriate clinical records and documentationSupporting families to navigate health and community servicesContributing to a multidisciplinary approach that keeps the needs of the woman, baby and family at the centre.About youWe are looking for someone who is:A qualified and registered MidwifeChild and Family Health CertificationRegistered with AHPRA and able to meet all relevant registration requirementsExperienced in, or passionate about, working with women, babies and familiesRespectful,
compassionate and non-judgementalAble to build trusting relationships with Aboriginal women, children and familiesComfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamCommitted to culturally safe and trauma-informed practiceAble to identify when a family may require additional support and connect them with the appropriate serviceOrganised and able to work independently while contributing positively to the broader team.Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or Aboriginal health setting will be highly regarded.Why Ungooroo?Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is a 100% Aboriginal-owned organisation supporting the health, wellbeing and social outcomes of Aboriginal people and communities across the Upper Hunter.At Ungooroo, our work is about more than providing individual services. We work alongside people, families and community to create better outcomes and stronger connections.You will be joining a team where:Culture and community are central to what we doCollaboration is valuedFamilies are treated with respect and dignityWe take a holistic approach to health and wellbeingYour professional skills can make a meaningful difference to children and families from the very beginning of their journey.Join usIf you are a Midwife who wants to be part of a service that focuses on early support, solid families, cultural connection and better outcomes for Aboriginal children, we would love to hear from you.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
📌 Midwife - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days (Sydney)
🏢 Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast
📍 Sydney