The Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Worker supports staff in the delivery of comprehensive and integrated range of evidenced based, recovery oriented services across the multi-disciplinary Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network Mental Health (LHN MH) appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. The Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Worker supports the delivery of culturally relevant integrated, accessible and equitable mental health (MH) care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings.

 

The Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Worker is an active member of mental health team supporting the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with a variety of individuals, groups and organisations, both internally and externally including local Regional Health Services, and other local ATSI individuals, groups and/or organisations.

 

With knowledge of traditional and non-traditional ATSI cultures, and of historical and contemporary issues impacting on the functioning of ATSI individuals, families and communities, you will have experience in working with, and providing advocacy and support services to ATSI people and communities. You will have experience in working with people who have health and/or mental health related issues, and experience in working working within a community engagement or development capacity. You will be competent in the use of Microsoft Office software packages including word processing, desktop publishing, Excel and Outlook. 

This is a part time vacancy, working 52.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant immunisation screening.

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Job Ref: 727888

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below

 727888 - Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Worker - Job Pack.pdf