Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 22nd Dec 2021
- Melbourne > Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
Our Values: Patients First, Agility, Humility, Respect, Kindness, Excellence
An exciting opportunity now exists for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to work as part of the Eastern Health Mental Health Program in eastern metropolitan Melbourne whilst completing the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health at Charles Sturt University.
The successful applicant will work across the broad range of mental health services focussing on supporting people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to engage in all aspects of mental health social and emotional wellbeing recovery.
Working within a very supportive Mental Health Social and Emotional Wellbeing team environment the Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee will provide social and emotional wellbeing assistance, support and information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and family/carers of people accessing mental health services.
You will work collaboratively with families, carers, consumers, community and staff to assist in identifying needs and providing culturally safe support. You will utilise your experience and knowledge of cultural needs of Aboriginal people and communities to support and inform others so as to inspire hope, choice and self-determination.
Incorporating the principles of the Victorian Government Balit Murrup Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework 2017–2027, this position will support the Eastern Health Mental Health Services, to continue to develop a culturally safe and aware environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and support the connection of Aboriginal Controlled Organisations/Aboriginal focused service providers to mental health services.
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Please refer to the attached Position Description for further details of the role.
This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to be eligible to apply.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
Applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.