About the Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. The organisation has expanded steadily over past 40 years to provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation.

About the Opportunity

The primary function of the Aboriginal SEWB Worker is to provide high quality services including case support and case management, follow up, discharge planning and contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.

Key Selection Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have the following.

• An understanding of and commitment to the Aboriginal community respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business

• Sound knowledge of the health issues which influence the social emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a strong commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to provide follow-up care services for clients and families who are identified as being at risk and/or have a mental health diagnosis.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people locally
• Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills

• Previous experience working with an electronic Patient Management System e.g. MMEX (electronic medical appointment system)
• Demonstrated skill working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position. This action constitutes a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Request for position description can be made via [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal SEWB Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.