Aboriginal Health Worker
Core
Provide culturally safe, person-centred psychological support and navigation services to Aboriginal consumers, families, and communities in Western NSW.
Role type
Aboriginal Health Worker (IC)
Builds
Culturally responsive mental health care pathways and community trust
Domain
Healthcare + Indigenous community services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural safety, yarning-based engagement, advocacy, community partnership building, stakeholder liaison, cultural guidance
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, previous experience in similar role, First Aid/CPR certification
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide culturally safe engagement and support to Aboriginal consumers and families; Facilitate access pathways and assist consumers to navigate mental health services; Build trusting relationships with consumers, Elders, and stakeholders; Support delivery of culturally appropriate care through yarning and advocacy; Provide cultural advice to multidisciplinary teams; Liaise with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and SEWB services; Support community outreach and partnership initiatives.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC