AddressLocation: Cairns servicing Cape York communities (FIFO – Monday to Friday)
Status: Full Time Fixed Term (until 30 June 2025) - 2 x positions available!
Salary: $88,371 - $94,758 p.a. + 11% superannuation contribution
Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbents to be male to ensure that cultural protocols and customs are being met.
About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.
About the Opportunity
The Men’s Wellbeing Worker works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of primary health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander men residing in Cape York. The position will undertake ongoing practical and theoretical professional development with focus on social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, alcohol and other drugs and family violence.
The role also contributes to identify, develop and implement local men’s program to improve health and wellbeing.
This is a FIFO position from Cairns. A typical week involves flying from Cairns on Monday morning and returning to Cairns on Friday. You will be provided with accommodation and a travel allowance as a FIFO employee.
Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Certificate IV in Community Services, Certificate IV in Indigenous Mental Health (Suicide Prevention) or Certificate IV in Mental Health
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a social and community worker
- Experience providing individual support
- Experience developing, implementing and reviewing education and awareness activities and programs based on client group needs
- Well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise with service providers, maintain client data and records including preparation of reports
- Demonstrated knowledge of the case management process and the ability to undertake assessments, develop, monitor and review case plans
- Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Card) positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
Why Apunipima?
Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. Join us as we navigate the exciting challenges and rewards of health care in the diverse and beautiful landscape of Cape York, in partnership with its people, rich history and culture.
As Men’s Wellbeing Worker, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging opportunities, travel allowance and more!
To apply for this role, submit your application including your resume, your cover letter addressing the above criteria, your referee details and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on Sunday, 30 June 2024.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Human Resources via **@apunipima.org.au or 07 4037 7***.
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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