WACHS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation which strives to provide holistic health care to enhance the health and emotional well-being of the Aboriginal and non Aboriginal community of Wellington and surrounding districts.
If you are interested in working for WACHS please send a current resume and cover letter to hr@wachs.net.au
Maxwell Street, Wellington
Fixed Term Full Time
38
No
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
This service provides initial consultation, dietary assessments, education, planning and review for clients of the Wellington Aboriginal Health Service and Wellington Health Service. The position works 3 days from WACHS and 2 from the local Community Health centre. It participates as a team member in health promotional activities in the area of dietetics and is committed to quality activities aimed at improving Indigenous health in the Wellington LGA.
Contact Anita Dwyer on 02 6845 5400 or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Anita Dwyer by email hr@wachs.net.au
Brisbane Street, Dubbo
Full time (Open to negotiation for right candidate)
38
No
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
The Aboriginal Children's Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, aged up to 8 years of age, who live in Dubbo. The team consists of Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home, a small group or on an individual basis, at school, childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
As our Occupational Therapist you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing innovative and holistic allied health care to children accessing ACTT services. Our Allied Health Clinicians are supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers who play a pivotal role in engaging and connecting families into the programs delivered by ACTT.
This is an opportunity for new graduates or experienced professionals to join our team. To apply for this position please insure you review the position on the WACHS website and follow the directions, including provision of a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications for the position.
Contact Francie Kelly on 02 6882 2751 or 0428 295 160. or email Franciek@wachs.net.au
Address to Francie Kelly by email hr@wachs.net.au
Brisbane Street, Dubbo
Full Time (Open to negotiation for right candidate)
38
No
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
The Aboriginal Children's Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, aged up to 8 years of age, who live in Dubbo. The team consists of Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home, a small group or on an individual basis, at school, childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
As our Psychologist/ Social Worker you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing innovative and holistic allied health care to children accessing ACTT services. Our Allied Health Clinicians are supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers who play a pivotal role in engaging and connecting families into the programs delivered by ACTT.
This is an opportunity for new graduates or experienced professionals to join our team. To apply for this position please ensure you review the position on the WACHS website and follow the directions, including provision of a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications for the position.
Contact Francie Kelly on 02 6882 2751 or 0428 295 160 or email Franciek@wachs.net.au
Address to Francie Kelly by email hr@wachs.net.au
Brisbane Street, Dubbo
Full time (Open to negotiation for right candidate)
38
No
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
The Aboriginal Children's Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, aged up to 8 years of age, who live in Dubbo. The team consists of Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home, a small group or on an individual basis, at school, childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
As our Speech Pathologist you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing innovative and holistic allied health care to children accessing ACTT services. Our Allied Health Clinicians are supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers who play a pivotal role in engaging and connecting families into the programs delivered by ACTT.
This is an opportunity for new graduates or experienced professionals to join our team. To apply for this position please insure you review the position on the WACHS website and follow the directions, including provision of a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications for the position.
Contact Francie Kelly on 02 6882 2751 or 0428 295 160 or email franciek@wachs.net.au
Address to Francie Kelly by email franciek@wachs.net.au
Brisbane Street, Dubbo
Part time (Open to negotiation for right candidate)
24
No
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
The Aboriginal Children's Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, aged up to 8 years of age, who live in Dubbo. The team consists of Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home, a small group or on an individual basis, at school, childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
As our Speech Pathologist you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing innovative and holistic allied health care to children accessing ACTT services. Our Allied Health Clinicians are supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers who play a pivotal role in engaging and connecting families into the programs delivered by ACTT.
This is an opportunity for new graduates or experienced professionals to join our team. To apply for this position please insure you review the position on the WACHS website and follow the directions, including provision of a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications for the position.
Contact Francie Kelly on 02 6882 2751 or 0428 295 160 or email Franciek@wachs.net.au
Address to Francie Kelly by email hr@wachs.net.au
Palmerstone Road, Mount Druitt
Full Time with flexibility for Part time job share arrangements; Note hours are negotiable based on applicants availability
No
Essential Criteria
- AHPRA registration as a Psychologist.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social and emotional wellbeing issues facing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people especially in relation to family violence, complex trauma, alcohol and other drug use.
- Ability and experience in using a variety of evidence based psychological
approaches and interventions to provide therapeutic counselling support to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients of GWAHS to improve their social and
emotional wellbeing.
- Ability to write psychological treatment plans, reports and referrals for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander clients of GWAHS.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise and provide joint treatment support to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander clients with a range of clinical health professionals, including
doctors, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander
Health Workers.
- Ability and experience in working with a range of community mental health
professionals and support services.
- Ability to use the Medicare billing system for recording client treatment interactions.
- Proficiency in record keeping and data management using a variety of computer
software applications to ensure case notes and records are maintained in
accordance with WACHS/GWAHS policies, AHPRA and best practice standards.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Effective conflict management skills and stress management skills.
- Aboriginality.
-Drivers Licence
Assessment and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander client's behaviour and social and emotional wellbeing within a counselling service model to support them to overcome a range of issues including: depression, addiction, anxiety, challenging behaviour, neurological disorders, mental ill health, and learning disorders.
Contact Jim Porter on 02 9836 7300 or 0417 620 081 or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Jim Porter by email hr@wachs.net.au
Wellington or Western Sydney
Full time
38
No
This position is responsible for providing people and culture support across the organisation. The key objectives of the role include to:
Contact Stacey York on 0467 875 572 or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Stacey York by email hr@wachs.net.au
Mt Druitt
Full time
38
Yes
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
Experience of working in general practice settings
Key Duties
• Maintain the privacy and dignity of clients at all times
• Act with tact and diplomacy when dealing with information of a highly sensitive nature
• Work within strict confidentiality guidelines, ensuring all personnel and/or client information is kept secure
• Front desk, provide a high level of customer service
• Phone, prompt and professional answering and transfer of calls
• Coordinate clinic appointments, update Communicare and coordinate phone triage as required
• Reports provided as required
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities
• Compliance of EEO, WH&S and Ethical Work Practices
Client Transport/ Deliveries
• Timely pick up and transporting of clients/ hospital /home as scheduled
• Emergency pick up of clients as directed
• Timely delivery and or pick up of medications, pathology, supplies and equipment as directed.
• Maintain a log / record of all journeys/ pick ups
Vehicle Maintenance and Administration
• Responsible cleaning, maintenance and reporting of any damage to vehicle
• Ensure log book are used on a daily basis • Operation of vehicle and use of petrol card to being line with WACHS procedures
• Assist in maintaining the WACHS fleet, arrange servicing as required.
Note: Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for the above position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 No. 48.
Contact Jelis Fatema on 02 9836 7300 or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Jelis Fatema by email hr@wachs.net.au
Brisbane Street, Dubbo
Part Time
24
Yes
The Aboriginal Children’s Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, aged up to 8 years of age, who live in Dubbo.
We are currently recruiting for an Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Worker (Part Time – 24hrs) to join our small multidisciplinary team to meet growing demand.
The team consists of Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home, a small group or on an individual basis, at school, childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
Contact Francie Kelly on 02 6882 2751 or 0428 295 160 or email Franciek@wachs.net.au
Address to Francie Kelly by email hr@wachs.net.au
Mount Druitt
Full-Time
38
Yes
Essential Criteria
Key Duties
19/08/2022
Contact Avijit Saha on 0477983375 or email avijits@gwahs.net.au
Address to Avijit Saha by email HR@wachs.net.au
Penrith
Full Time
40
Yes
Essential Criteria
• Aboriginality
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
• Demonstrated experience of working independently and/or showing initiative in
relation to patient care
• Understanding and knowledge of specialist medical, allied health and support
services locally
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and
Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the primary health care setting in a variety of locations
or ability to develop this knowledge base in the brief period of time.
• Computer literacy and a high standard of report writing
• Working with Children and Criminal Record check clearances and a current NSW
Drivers Licence
The Aboriginal Health Worker directs patient contact and provides provide a full range of primary care support services under the supervision of the General Practitioners and clinic staff in a way that fully supports a high standards of quality care. The Aboriginal Health Worker – Clinical Stream reports directly to the Team Leader Clinic.
18/08/22
Contact Kylie McCauley on 02 4729 7300 or email kyliem@gwahs.net.au
Address to Kylie McCauley by email kyliem@gwahs.net.au
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Wellington
Full-Time
38
Yes
Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:
1. Driver’s License
2. National Criminal Record Check
3. Working With Children Check
4. Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations
(DTP, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Annual Influenza) & evidence of COVID
vaccination
Essential Criteria
• Aboriginality
• Relevant qualifications to the role in Social Work or willingness to
undertake Cert IV in Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention in
a time frame that is determined by WACHS. There is a qualification pathway
associated with this position
• Demonstrated experience in Case Management and client assessment and
referral
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of issues that impact on
Aboriginal Communities and families
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
Key Duties
• Deliver case management for clients experiencing domestic and family
violence
• Establish and maintain referral pathways through key service partners and
networks
• Support client access to other services identified through assessment
and case management process
• Promote the service through community consultation and awareness
• Promote the delivery of culturally responsive, coordinated responses to
domestic and family violence
• Work with the organisation to ensure we remain a child safe organisation.
• Attend network meetings
• Accurate and timely reporting as directed by Team Leader
30/09/22
Contact Letiesha Peckham on (02) 6845 5400 or email leteishap@wachs.net.au
Address to leteishap@wachs.net.au by email leteishap@wachs.net.au
Cascade Street, Katoomba
Full Time
38
No
Essential Criteria
• The general practitioner is required to be trained and experienced in the discipline of general practice, and assessed as competent for the position in rural New South Wales.
• Previous experience in providing health services to Aboriginal communities and a thorough working knowledge of health issues impacting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
• Current Working With Children Check, National Criminal Record Check, and unencumbered Drivers license.
Desirable Criteria
• Vocational Recognition through Fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), or a recognized equivalent
Key Duties
The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Provide clinical services to advance the health of Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service including specific services of general medical practice, emergency care and community health
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the primary health programs and services delivered by Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies and best practice services delivery in primary health care
• Actively implement the suit of EPC Items including Aboriginal Health Checks as part of routine planned care
• Provide client care in accordance with the ethics and standards of the medical profession
• Ensure that concise comprehensive, and accurate client records are maintained in a timely manner
• Maintain appropriate records that provide the service with timely and accurate reports
• Undertake professional development activities to ensure the continued delivery of best practice clinical care
• Participate in medical research and quality assurance programs to ensure safe and effective health care
• Gather and record statistical data relevant to measuring performance against agreed indicators and participate in review and evaluation activities
• Participate in meetings, supervision and performance reviews in accordance with organisational requirements
• Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health of Aboriginal people
• Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity
Contact Veenita Rao on or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Veenita Rao by email hr@wachs.net.au
Palmerston Road, Mount Druitt
Part Time
No
Provide clinical services to advance the health of Indigenous community in Western Sydney region including specific services of general medical practice, emergency care and community health.
15/05/2022
Contact Jelis Fatema on 02 9836 7300 or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Jelis Fatema by email hr@wachs.net.au
Lawson Street, Penrith
Full Time (Part time considered for right candidate)
No
The General Practitioner role is integral to the Clinical Services offered by WACHS. The General Practitioner provides a high level of whole person, comprehensive, coordinated and continued medical care for individuals, families and communities that come in contact with our Clinics and programs.
The General Practitioner reports directly to the Team Leader (Clinic) and will be part of the Clinic Team that delivers a high level of patient care.
You will be supported by a friendly team of professionals consisting of a Registered Nurse x 2, Aboriginal Health Practitioner and Allied Health Services. No weekends required as this is a Mon-Fri position. Undercover onsite parking will be provided. An attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful applicant.
This would suit a GP looking for a long term/permanent position wanting to make a difference to the Aboriginal Community of Penrith and surrounding regions
This is a full-time position, however part-time would be considered.
Contact on Kylie McCauley or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Kylie McCauley by email hr@wachs.net.au
Dubbo
Full-time
38
No
The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is an evidence-based program for women pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby.
The Registered Nurse Home Visitor is part of the Australian Nurse Partnership Program. This position is responsible for a range of duties that involve Aboriginal primary health care.
Contact Nikkita or Jay on 6882 2751 or 0419 479 415 or email Nikkitab@wachs.net.au
Cascade Street, Katoomba
Full Time
38
No
Essential Criteria
• Registered Nurse (NSW) with current unencumbered AHPRA Registration
• Demonstrated experience in a busy health environment dealing with patients experiencing a range of health challenges
• Proven ability to manage competing demands and complex clinical cases
• Able to work independently as well as be part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team
• Able to demonstrate creativity and initiative in relation to patient care
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, respect for and compliance with culturally appropriate ways of working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
• A high standard of report writing including data entry in a range of health systems
• Drivers’ License
Desirable Criteria
• Aboriginality
Key Duties
The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Provision of high quality nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation using best practice principles as part of a collaborative partnership with clients, families carers and other key stakeholders
• Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team utilising professional skills and ability to contribute to client centred care to meet the clients individual health care needs, with the aim of maintaining and/or improving their health
• Work with the Aboriginal community and with the broader community where required
• Liaise with Aboriginal clients and other staff and assist with follow up of client treatments
• Monitor local Aboriginal health problems and needs, advising the Team Leader Clinic and/or professional staff
• Assist General Practitioners as required
• Provide nursing assessment, care coordination, evidence based best practice clinical intervention, monitoring, maintenance and education to clients and their carers/families with the focus on the Aboriginal community
• Provide emotional support and comfort to clients and to advocate for and facilitate the involvement of the client and their carers/families in planning and evaluating care
• Utilise skills, critical thinking and reflective practice to enhance decision making through reporting changes in the health and functional status of clients, including contributing to case discussions and case reviews
• Utilise problem solving approach to clients centred care that includes the development of comprehensive care plans and the provision of case planning
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide an understanding of service delivery processes and clinical interventions, to ensure client’s needs are identified and met
• This position has responsibility for managing and monitoring cold chain within the clinic in accordance with RACGP Standard 5.3.2.B
Contact Veenita Rao on or email hr@wachs.net.au
Address to Veenita Rao by email hr@wachs.net.au
Dubbo
Full-time
38
No
Essential Criteria
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with AHPRA, and current drivers licence. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program management, including experience in managing a team
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports for funding bodies according to program guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to form relationships and work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, families, and co-workers. This includes a demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, Aboriginal primary health care, and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people and communities
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, and lead a team, with a high level of management and leadership skills, including computer skills - email, word processing and electronic health records
• Working with Children and Criminal Record check clearances and a current NSW Drivers Licence
The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is an evidence-based program
for women pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby.
The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of the Australian Nurse Family
Partnership Program across Wellington, Dubbo, Narromine, Gilgandra and Blacktown. The
Nurse Supervisor oversees a team of Nurse Home Visitors (NHVs), Aboriginal Family
Partnership Workers (AFPWs), and an Administration Officer.
The Nurse Supervisor is
responsible for the management and leadership of this team and ensures professional and
culturally appropriate services are delivered to clients participating in the program.
The position reports directly to the Executive Manager assigned to the program.
Contact Nikkita or Jay on 6882 2751 or 0419 479 415 or email Nikkitab@wachs.net.au
Wellington
Full-Time
40
Yes
Essential Criteria
• Aboriginality
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers License and ability to undertake regular travel
which may consist of overnight stays.
• Demonstrated experience in provision of community based educational,
awareness and promotional programs and activities.
• Thorough knowledge of Aboriginal health issues including the impacts
that smoking has on chronic disease within Aboriginal communities.
• Experience working within, engaging, and developing respectful linkages
within Aboriginal communities.
• Proven ability to network and liaise with other community based organisations
including mainstream health agencies and non government services.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, respect for and compliance
with culturally appropriate ways of working with Aboriginal individuals, families
and communities
• Computer literacy and a high standard of verbal and written skills.
This position is part of the QuitbFit and Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team. There are three positions available.
The Quit B Fit team is funded by the Australian Government to deliver the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program, as part of the Closing the Gap initiative.
The focus is health promotion, awareness and prevention program to provide Indigenous people with tools and resources to live healthier lives without smoking cigarettes.
12/08/22
Contact Mick Dunn or Jay on (02) 6845 5400 or email mickd@wachs.net.au or jayf@wachs.net.au
Address to Mick Dunn and Jay Forrester by email recruitment@wachs.net.au
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