Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement worker
- Full-time
- Lilyfield, NSW 2040
WHOs Sydney
Lilyfield Day Program
Description
Part-time available. Working hours: 20 to 37 hours per week
This position is required to ensure that culturally appropriate activities and initiatives for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients are implemented, maintained, and monitored.
The incumbent will have strong communication skills to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration between WHOS and local Aboriginal communities and community organisations.
First Nations culture is at the forefront of this position, as is ensuring a culturally safe environment is maintained.
Requirement
• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Preferred Certificate III in a community service-related course (e.g., Aboriginal Health, AOD, Mental Health, Community Services) or working towards a qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of AOD on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
• Ability to develop and deliver culturally appropriate supports, programs and resources in response to client and service need.
• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and consult with others and interact sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn and use relevant programs, including those for client’s records and data reporting.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position (an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
How to apply?
Please submit your application to carolyn.stubley@whos.com.au - Carolyn Stubley, WHOS Nurse Manager/Enhancement Team Manager
