Job description
We are seeking an Aboriginal Pathway Worker for a full-time fixed term position to end June 2024 (with possibility of extension) with the Babaneek Booboop Project.
Join a small team of Aboriginal Pathway Workers committed to improving the developmental outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by supporting their parents and carers to link with early childhood education and health services.
The Babaneek Booboop Project team work with families and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 0 to 8 years old living in the Melton City and Moorabool Shire Council areas.
To be Successful in this Role, you will be:
- Knowledgeable about and connected with the local Aboriginal culture and community
- Able to engage and build positive networks within the local Aboriginal community
- Understanding and respectful of each family’s right to informed choice, independence and self-determination
- Able to support families to complete referrals, attend appointments and engage with chosen services
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.