Indigenous Access and Support Worker - Fitzroy, Australia - Star Health

Star Health

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Fitzroy, Australia

2 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 Access and Support Worker

**The Indigenous Access and Support position is an outreach service which assists people 25 years old and over with complex needs, to improve their overall health and wellbeing.

FTE 0.8 Fixed Term Part Time until 30 June 2024
Job Reference No VAC1194
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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 and Prahran

An opportunity has become available for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to work and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's aged 25years and over in Melbourne' inner south across five LGA's.

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

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

Have a good understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and society
Have good time management skills
Preferably previous experience in a similar role
Ability to work effectively with specialist and mainstream health and welfare services
Have an existing Victorian Drivers License
Have a current Working with Children's Check

Ideally, you will also possess:

A relevant tertiary degree.
Experience in working with complex clients in communitybased services, in homelessness, mental health & AoD.
Demonstrated ability to understand the commitment to the philosophy and practice of community health.
Excellent knowledge of education, training and planning in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.