Social Worker - Alukura Maternity Services

• Base Salary: $119,028 - $125,794 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $144,239 - $153,568 (p.a.)*
• Full-Time Contract
• Female Identified Position

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost

About the roleThe Social Worker - Alukura Maternity Services (SWAMS) is responsible for the delivery of high quality, efficient, culturally appropriate and trauma informed social and welfare services that support women accessing maternity care through the Alukura Midwifery Group Practice (AMGP) and Alukura multidisciplinary teams.Through utilisation of Social Worker methodologies, the SWAMS will undertake client screening and assessments, case management, collaborative care planning, advocacy, supportive counselling and groupwork, and facilitate client access to community services such as Centrelink and other services that will help to build self-efficacy.For more information on the position please contact Alukura Manager, Tahnia Edwards on 0427 968 540Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.