Indigenous Youth Worker - Fitzroy, Australia - Star Health

Star Health

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Fitzroy, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:

Star Health
Fitzroy Street
Employment Type:
FT
Fixed Term
Department:
Coordinator
Indigenous Access
Salary:
Two generous salary packaging options available
Indigenous Youth Worker

FTE 0.- Part time Fixed Term till June 2024 _(Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background)_**
Job Reference No VAC1188
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Two generous salary sacrificing options
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Professional development opportunities:

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Great locations: South Melbourne, St Kilda & Prahran

An opportunity has become available to work and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in Melbourne's inner south across five LGA's.

This role will engage with local Indigenous youth to improve their overall health and wellbeing, strengthen cultural identity and relationships with family and community.

To be suitable for the role you will possess the following:

Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
This is an identified Indigenous position (must state in CV/Cover Letter)

Ideally, you will possess:

A professional qualification in a relevant health and/or community service area
Experience in working with complex youth clients in the areas of health, mental health & homelessness
Demonstrated ability to understand the commitment to the philosophy and practice of community health
Excellent knowledge of health and wellbeing in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth issues
A clear understanding of the local Indigenous community and service environment.

What makes Star Health Tick?
**Star Health works in partnership with people and communities to promote and improve equity, health and wellbeing by delivering innovative client-directed services that take into account the context of the individual and the community, and championing prevention and change to address the structural reasons for health inequity.