Address About us
Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation. We’re here to provide our local communities in NSW and the ACT with equitable, inclusive and integrated health care including physical health and mental health care services. We currently employ 340 people, provide services from 25 locations and are continuing to grow.
Grand Pacific Health’s Queanbeyan Alcohol and Other Drugs Hub is a NSW Ministry of Health funded program designed to provide welcoming and safe services and spaces for people experiencing, or at risk of harm from alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
The Queanbeyan AOD Hub is a collaboration between Grand Pacific Health, Directions Health and Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Region Health and Community Services.
About the position
The Aboriginal Health Worker will work as an important part of the Queanbeyan AOD Hub to improve health outcomes and reduce harm associated with drug and alcohol use for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
This position delivers practical support through community engagement, health promotion, identifying and addressing barriers to access and facilitating warm referrals. This position works collaboratively with the other members of the Queanbeyan AOD team and external service providers to maximise care outcomes for consumers.
This is a part-time opportunity (37.5 hours per fortnight), fixed term until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension. Hours and days are negotiable
We are looking for someone with:
Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities of the Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or extensive experience in Aboriginal health, AOD, mental health, community services or social sciences.
Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and their health (including AOD) and the ability to effectively engage and communicate to address their health needs.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of harm minimization and recovery focused support gained through experience, education and/or training
Experience in developing and maintaining successful partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and communities.
Why join GPH?
Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Regular supervision and support
Increase your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2,650 in meals and entertainment
We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!
Interested?
Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.
Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.
For more information please contact: Jaci Smith, Manager Mental Health on jsmith@gph.org.au or on 02 4220 7688.
Applications close: 25 February 2024
*Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.
