Maintenance Coordinator

This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.


Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of the Position:

This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

The primary function of this position is to provide high quality health care including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.

This position requires travel to the Northern and Southern Goldfields areas on a regular basis, up to 3-4 days at a time.


After Care Service Worker (Culture Care Connect)
The Culture Care Connect Aftercare Services Worker is responsible for providing assertive and timely follow-up care for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to this service following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis, in line with the co-designed aftercare model of care.

The person in this role will be resourced with strong training and ongoing support mechanisms including clinical and cultural supervision.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL:

Possess Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health and or, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent training and or experience.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated experience in office administration tasks.
Current police check and WWC check.
The ability to work outside normal office hours.
The ability to travel and stay overnight/s.
Current Class C driver’s licence.