Located in Latrobe Valley area of Gippsland, Part-time 45.6 hrs / fortnight, fixed term until June 2027

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Build meaningful relationships with Local First Nations Communities!
• Attractive hourly rate of $44.5847 - $47.9716 (depending on experience) plus superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

Latrobe Community Health Service is guided by First Nations communities to reach our goal of equitable health and wellness outcomes. This role contributes to this by advocating for First Nations clients and assisting in their care coordination, including linking with appropriate services and attending and facilitating transport to appointments as required.

 This role contributes to the LCHS First Nations and Wellbeing plan by working alongside the First Nations communities; ensuring that our sites are culturally welcoming and accessible; that our services are culturally appropriate and culturally safe and by removing barriers that First Nations communities experience when accessing our services.

Your work will include:

• Care coordination and improving health literacy of First Nations clients
• Engagement with First Nations clients and communities
• Assisting in meeting the goals of the First Nations Health and Wellbeing Strategy

What you'll need:

• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration

Desirable qualifications

• A tertiary degree, preferably in a health related discipline and/or in the area of Community Development and/or, substantial work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education and training.

What we’re looking for:

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Knowledge and understanding of First Nations people and communities in Gippsland.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Elizabeth Plunkett 
Acting Manager Prevention and Partnerships
Elizabeth.Plunkett@lchs.com.au

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au

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