AddressAbout the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is a community-based feminist health care centre for women only. Established in 1986 we provide a safe place for women to access specialised high-quality women’s medical and health care services. We also offer a range of health and wellbeing workshops, programs and community-based group activities and support groups. Our services evolve in response to the needs of women and girls in the region, are shaped by evidence of effective practice as well as local, state, and national policy contexts. Our services are provided at little or no cost to all women in the Illawarra.
Position Summary
As our Massage Therapist, you will play a pivotal role assisting women achieve physical and emotional health through massage services, and meeting a variety of client needs including those who experience chronic pain or illness.
We prioritise access for disadvantaged groups, and all Illawarra Women's Health Centre services are provided through a client-centred, trauma informed, culturally appropriate model of care.
The position is part-time, 2 days per week.
The successful candidate will have
Essential
- Minimum of Certificate IV in Massage Therapy from a registered training provider
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to provide respectful and welcoming service to women of diverse backgrounds and life experiences
- Feminist understanding/analysis of women's issues/women's health issues, particularly as relates to the effects of stress and anxiety on the female body
- Demonstrated capability to work independently with limited supervision and manage own time
- Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and ability to work with Aboriginal people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Member relevant professional bodies [e.g., Association of Massage Therapists; Australian Traditional Medicine Society, etc)]
Desirable
- Diploma of Remedial Massage or higher qualifications
- Knowledge of a community language other than English
Additional Information
You must have a National Criminal Record Check*, a Working with Children Police Check, and be fully vaccinated (and maintain full vaccination status) for COVID-19.
The successful applicant will be offered a permanent contract starting immediately. Remuneration commensurate with professional experience will be offered, based on the SCHADS Award. The Illawarra Women's Health Centre is a union supporting workplace.
Our services are provided only to women. We consider being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and sections 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).
*Please note that having a criminal record will not automatically exclude your application. We recognise that women can have experiences with the criminal justice system that are discriminatory and unjust. We know for example that women can, and often are, misidentified as a primary offender in domestic and family violence situations. We also understand that women can move on from their past.
For further information, please email ****@womenshealthcentre.com.au using the subject line: Massage Therapist.
Applications close on Friday, 21June 2024. Please note that applications will be viewed and considered throughout the advertisement period.
