AddressAn Aboriginal Medical Service based in sunny Broome has an exciting opportunity for a Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Aftercare Support Officer to join their team. This is a full-time, fixed term role until June 2025.
The SEWB Aftercare Support Officer role will utilise the SEWB framework and ACCHS SEWB model of care to work in conjunction with the organisations Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team, key stakeholders and community working groups to build the capacity of Kimberley Aboriginal communities in wellbeing and suicide prevention.
The role will directly deliver Aftercare services and Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid training (position require or must be willing to obtain and maintain AMHFA trainer registration). Aftercare support services include responses to individuals and families who have experienced crisis relating to suicide in accordance with the Kimberley Aftercare Model, in partnership with the police, health, members services and other key stakeholders. Aftercare support may include afterhours and on-call rostering.
The SEWB Aftercare Support Officer will play a fundamental role in supporting the establishment of community working groups to identity needs and priorities in alignment to the Kimberley Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Plan, in addition to participation in Aftercare Services Community of Practice to support ACCHOs in setting up and maintaining Aftercare Services, and facilitate sharing of best practice and expertise.
From time to time duties will include other tasks as directed by the line manager in support of operational needs and organisation strategic objectives.
About the Organisation
If you are looking for a change of routine, a change of lifestyle or a new adventure, this is the role for you. You will see and experience more of Australia's real outback than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!
A well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as provides direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.
The organisation has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over decades of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.
The organisation truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often also funded. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Experience and qualifications
- Relevant qualification in SEWB, Mental Health, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care at certificate IV level or higher, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- Certified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Instructor with MHFAA, or willingness and commitment to become certified by MHFAA within probationary period and maintain registration certification for the period of employment..
- Experience working in a strength based, person centred approach with an ability to provide brief interventions and advocate on the client’s behalf.
- Commitment to improving the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Aboriginal People (SEWB).
- Strong understanding of, and commitment to Cultural Security in the delivery of SEWB services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Well-developed interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to maintain client confidentially at all times within and outside the workplace.
- A 'C' Class Driver's License.
- Federal Police Clearance.
- A willingness to regularly travel by 4WD vehicle and light aircraft will be required.
Ideally, you will have experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Organisation.
What's on offer
Attractive Salary Package ranging from $98,000 to $109,000 per annum.
This package range includes:
- Base salary ACCHS award between $72,490 and $82,094 depending on qualifications and experience.
- 10.5% Superannuation.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% paid on 4 weeks of annual leave.
- Remote area allowances including electricity, housing and district allowances.
- Annual flight entitlement paid as cash on completion of 12 months service .
- Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $31,177.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
