Job title: Aboriginal Health Worker
We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Health Worker to provide culturally safe Case Management, Transition of Care, and Friends and Family support to Aboriginal parents and/or carers participating in a non‑residential day rehabilitation program. This role prioritises families with children aged 0–5 years and extends support to families with children up to 16 years of age, for those involved in AOD services and child protection interventions.
The successful applicant will work within our stepped‑care, transdisciplinary model to promote the health, wellbeing, and long‑term outcomes of clients and their families. As part of the Yadhabadiwa program, Aboriginal Health Workers will work flexibly across Transition of Care, Friends and Family support, and Case Management, contributing to coordinated, holistic care.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, values, and community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide culturally responsive care
- Demonstrated knowledge of AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) interventions
- Experience in child protection interventions
Responsibilities:
- Provide case management for clients participating in the non-residential day rehabilitation program
- Conduct assessments to determine client needs and develop individualised case plans
- Coordinate services with other health, social emotional wellbeing services
- Monitor progress towards goals outlined in case plans
- Provide education on harm reduction strategies, parenting skills, etc.
- Co facilitate recovery and therapeutic interventions
Qualifications:
- Certificate IV in Community Services, AOD/Mental Health or related fields
- Previous experience working as an Aboriginal Health Worker or similar role
- Knowledge of AOD interventions and child protection protocols
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
- Current and Valid Working with Children's Check
Benefits of working with us:
- Access to salary sacrifice (up to $15,899 per annum)
- Cultural supervision
- Access to onsite gym
- Professional development and training opportunities
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
