About the Program & role

The Osteopath Volunteer will work with the ASRC Health Program to provide comprehensive primary care services together with specialist clinics including psychiatry, pain management, and diabetes management to people seeking asylum. Our clients' complex health needs require multiple consultations across a range of health disciplines. The majority of people accessing our service have no income and are on Visas denying them work rights and Medicare.

Stream: Humanitarian Services

The Humanitarian Services Stream exists to improve the mental, physical, and social well-being of members of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. We safeguard basic human rights for people seeking asylum such as food, security, medical care, and adequate standard of living, whilst promoting dignity, empowerment, and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of individual Osteopathy sessions to people seeking asylum.
• Provision of health promotion, education (individual or group), information, advice, referral, advocacy, and support.
• Work collaboratively with the ASRC's other core programs such as client services and legal to ensure best outcomes for members.
• Manage referrals to other programs within ASRC, as well as to other asylum seeker services and mainstream health services.
• Ensure information and education are provided in an culturally appropriate way and in the appropriate language.
• Management of appointments.
• Maintenance of confidential medical files, including documentation of appropriate clinical notes and handover to other health staff or volunteers.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Osteopathy.
• General AHPRA Registration.
• Minimum of 12 months of recent experience in a community health setting.
• Capacity to engage constructively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to provide education and advice to clients to enhance their health and well-being.
• Ability to work autonomously as part of a broader multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively with interpreters.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Professional Indemnity.

Volunteer shifts

This role is looking for a minimum commitment of one shift per week or fortnight, ideally for 6 - 12 months, however, shift days and times are flexible. Shifts are available between 10am - 12:30pm or 2pm - 4:30pm.

Training & Requirements

• ASRC Volunteer Induction
• Volunteer Agreement
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• 3 months probation period

Compliance

All forms of employment with ASRC, paid or voluntary are subject to continued compliance with our Child Safety and Reporting Policy. All or any breaches of this policy may result in disciplinary action being taken and/or the cessation of the employment contract or volunteer placements.

All offers of employment, paid or voluntary are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check before commencement.

About Us

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is the largest aid, employment, health, and advocacy organisation for people seeking asylum in Australia. The ASRC provides a range of direct services as well as participating in law reform, campaigning, and lobbying. The human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the foundation of all we do and the workforce makes it happen, doing the work to bring the vision and purpose to life.

Our organisational values are: Welcoming, Authentic, Courageous, and Collaborative.

For more information email [email protected] using the subject line: Osteopath Volunteer enquiry via EthicalJobs.