• Salary: PSO 5.1 ($93,136) – PSO 5.4 ($102,808) depending on experience
• FTE: Full time 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Darwin and Alice Springs
• Commencement: ASAP
• Positions: 2 positions available (1 in Darwin & 1 in Alice Springs)
• Completion: 12 months
• Reports to: Mental Health Practice Manager (Darwin)

Position overview

The Aboriginal Health Worker will work collaboratively with the mental health team to support effective engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families. The Aboriginal Health Worker will also liaise with client-related stakeholders. This includes but not limited to NDIS supports, Guardians and forensic mental health Court teams. They will provide support and be the initial contact between clients and the legal team.

The position requires a multi-skilled, self-motivated person who has a working understanding of Aboriginal culture. The position also requires a person to have a working understanding of mental health issues and structural issues Aboriginal peoples face when engaging with the criminal law system. This includes an understanding of level reports including the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. There may be travel to Bush Courts with legal staff including overnight stays.

The successful person will have a level of patience, empathy, and basic understanding of the law although training will be provided in legal instruction taking and office systems particular to the position. The work requires high levels of motivation, energy, and a commitment to professional excellence.

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.

Duties

• Engage and consult clients care teams and supports, whether that be family or NDIS associated agencies.
• Answer phone calls, take and pass on messages where
• Respond to client inquiries, provide legal information, and assist communication between lawyers, clients and their families.
• Liaise with CSOs to ensure that all files and court lists are available for the following
• Attend clients at the Darwin Correctional Centre or Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, either in person or through audio-visual link, and provide where necessary, support, information, referral and follow
• Provide advice and information to lawyers and support staff as required about Aboriginal culture and
• Develop and maintain community contacts to assist clients access services related to their
• Complete client referrals where appropriate.
• Arrange assessments for rehabilitation and emergency
• Assist with developing bail proposals, including contacting places of accommodation, booking transport
• Ensure accurate and complete Duty and Advice sheets are Obtain clear and accurate client information, including personal and family history.
• Maintain accurate data entry standards and processing of mental health records and associated reports.
• Raise purchase orders as
• Organise client repatriations and other client and family follow up as required for the clients.
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality is always maintained.
• Ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements, including vehicle and equipment
• Travel to remote communities to provide services in connection with circuit courts as
• Other duties as reasonably

How to Apply

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This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.

Duties and selection criteria attached, or visit NAAJA’s Careers page to view all current postings: https://www.naaja.org.au/get-involved/careers/