At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through culturally safe maternity services.
- Company: Metro North Health, a leading healthcare provider in Queensland.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and strong superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to inclusion and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families while promoting health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Cultural understanding and experience in health support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) plays a critical role in delivering culturally safe, family-centred maternity services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies and families. Working across the antenatal, birthing, postnatal and early parenting journey, the role supports families through culturally informed care, advocacy, health education and care coordination while promoting positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
The successful candidate will work closely with midwives and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide culturally safe support, strengthen health literacy, assist with navigating the health system and advocate for the needs of families. The role also contributes to cultural education, community engagement, health promotion activities and the development of strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and service providers.
About you
- Provide culturally safe support and co-case management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, infants and families throughout their maternity journey.
- Act as a cultural broker and advocate, supporting communication, informed decision-making, health literacy and navigation of healthcare services.
- Develop and deliver cultural awareness education and guidance to maternity and neonatal staff to strengthen culturally responsive care practices.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, service providers and stakeholders to support coordinated care pathways.
- Contribute to culturally relevant health promotion, prevention and community engagement activities that improve maternal, infant and family wellbeing outcomes.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker in Redcliffe employer: Metro North Hospital & Health Service
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Contact Details:
Metro North Hospital & Health Service Recruitment Team
