Building Stronger Foundations Program

Part Time opportunity – 4 days per week
Located in Wodonga
$61,800 FTE salary (pro rata) + Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900
Professional development and career growth opportunities

AWAHS believes that strong families create strong communities.

We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about supporting children, families and community members to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes. Working within the Building Stronger Foundations Program, you will partner closely with Child and Family Health Nurses to support Aboriginal families in accessing healthcare, community services and early childhood supports.

This role is about more than connecting people to services. It is about building trust, creating positive relationships and ensuring families feel culturally safe, respected and supported throughout their health journey.

You will work alongside parents, carers and families to help children get the best possible start in life while strengthening connections to health, wellbeing and community supports.

About the Role
In this position you will:

Assist Aboriginal families to access health, community and support services
Provide culturally appropriate information and practical support to help people navigate the health system
Work alongside parents, carers and families to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes
Encourage participation in health programs and support attendance at appointments
Participate in community events, health promotion activities and family-focused programs
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local services and community organisations
Work collaboratively with AWAHS staff to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

A genuine commitment to supporting Aboriginal children, families and community
An understanding of child and family wellbeing and the factors that influence healthy development
Qualifications in Aboriginal Health, Health, Community Services or a related field (desirable)
Relevant experience working with community, families or support services, or a willingness to learn and undertake training
The ability to connect with Aboriginal community members and promote culturally safe care and support
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

What AWAHS Offers

A rewarding role that makes a real difference to Aboriginal families and communities
Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax free, plus superannuation
A supportive and welcoming team environment
Professional development, supervision and Employee Assistance Program access
Opportunities for career growth and internal progression
The chance to be part of a growing organisation, including the development of a new health precinct in Wodonga

If you enjoy working alongside Aboriginal families, children and community, and would like the flexibility of a 4-day working week while making a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Chiquita Walsh on 0414 713 430

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