Bidgerdii Community Health Service

Indigenous Outreach Worker

Bidgerdii Community Health Service  •  Emerald, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

About Us

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander community-controlled primary health care service that
has proudly supported communities across Central Queensland for almost 30
years.

We provide comprehensive primary health and wellbeing
services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout
Blackwater, Rockhampton, and surrounding regions.

At Bidgerdii, we are committed to delivering culturally
safe, community-focused care that improves health outcomes and strengthens
connections between individuals, families, and services.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Indigenous
Outreach Worker to join our Integrated Team Care / Allied Health Services team
based in Emerald.

This role works closely with clients, allied health
professionals, and community stakeholders to support Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people living with chronic health conditions.

The successful candidate will help facilitate access to
multidisciplinary care, promote health awareness, and strengthen relationships
between mainstream primary care and Indigenous health services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting
    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access appropriate health
    and wellbeing services
  • Promoting
    the Closing the Gap and Integrated Team Care (ITC) programs
  • Building
    strong relationships with GPs, health professionals, and community
    organisations
  • Assisting
    clients to better manage chronic health conditions
  • Delivering
    culturally appropriate, non-clinical support services
  • Advocating
    for improved health outcomes within the community

Important Information

This is an Indigenous Identified Position. Applicants must
be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section
14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Please identify this within your
application.

About You

You are passionate about improving health outcomes for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and have the ability to build
strong, respectful relationships across community and health sectors.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Relevant
    qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • Strong
    computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent
    written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly
    developed interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Understanding
    of the health challenges impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
    communities
  • Experience
    delivering culturally safe and sensitive support services

Essential Requirements

  • Current
    QLD C Class Driver Licence
  • Current
    CPR and First Aid Certificate
  • Current
    Blue Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
  • Satisfactory
    Police Check
  • Ability
    to meet vaccination requirements including:
    • Measles,
      Mumps, Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis
      A & B
    • Pertussis
      (Whooping Cough)

What We Offer

At Bidgerdii, we value our people and offer a supportive and
flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive
    salary
  • Generous
    salary packaging options
  • 12%
    employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5%
    leave loading
  • Flexible
    Monday to Friday work hours (8:00am – 5:00pm)
  • Supportive
    team culture
  • Career
    progression and professional development opportunities
  • Modern
    technology and innovative workplace practices

Please note: Pre-employment checks may include qualification
verification, professional references, police checks, work rights confirmation,
and vaccination compliance checks.

For further information, contact the HR & Recruitment
Team at hr@bidgerdii.org

Bidgerdii is committed to equal employment opportunities and
creating a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace

Bidgerdii Community Health Service

About Bidgerdii Community Health Service

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region. The organisation is a bulk billing community controlled health service, managed by a Board of Directors who oversee and manage the strategic directions of the service.

Bidgerdii provide comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Rockhampton and surrounding regions. Bidgerdii advocate for, and involve, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community in primary health and well-being care. Bidgerdii collaborate with health and well-being partner agencies to enable integrated continuity of care for the community, and continue to work to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy and program reform in Queensland.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Berserker, AU
Year Founded
1994
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