Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation has received funding for an Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days program to support Aboriginal women, children and families from pregnancy through to a child’s early years. We are looking for an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner who understands the importance of culture, connection and trust in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

Your role will include:

• Building strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal women, children and families
• Supporting families throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child's life
• Providing culturally appropriate health information, education and support
• Supporting engagement with antenatal, postnatal, child health and allied health services
• Helping families navigate health and community services
• Supporting referrals and connections to appropriate services
• Identifying barriers that may prevent families from accessing care
• Supporting families to attend appointments and engage with services where appropriate
• Promoting healthy lifestyles, child development and family wellbeing
• Working alongside clinicians to support culturally safe service delivery
• Contributing cultural knowledge and community perspective to the multidisciplinary team
• Supporting communication between families and service providers
• Maintaining appropriate records and documentation within the scope of the role
• Participating in community engagement and health promotion activities

The role will be guided by the individual needs of families and the broader goals of the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days program.

We are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with strong connections to Aboriginal community and culture (This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977).
• Holds relevant qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner
• Has experience working in Aboriginal health, community services or a related environment
• Builds relationships based on trust, respect and genuine connection
• Understands the importance of cultural safety
• Is approachable, reliable and compassionate
• Can work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is able to advocate for families and help remove barriers to accessing services
• Has a strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Is comfortable working with families who may have complex or multiple support needs

Experience working with women, children and families will be highly regarded.

Ungooroo is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation with a strong commitment to improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for Aboriginal people and families across the Upper Hunter. This is an opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and community connection in a role where culture is not an add-on, it is central to the way we work.

You will be part of a team that values:

• Aboriginal culture and community connection
• Respectful and family-centred care
• Collaboration across health and community services
• Early intervention and prevention
• Building trust with families
• Supporting children to have the best possible start in life

If you are passionate about Aboriginal health and want to contribute to a program supporting families from pregnancy through the early years, we would love to hear from you. This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Come and be part of something that makes a difference for generations.