About us

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ACMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Service. For over 40 years, Durri ACMS has provided essential and culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people located in Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and surrounding communities.

Our primary health service site in Kempsey is located on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, extending from the eastern extremity of the Mid North Coast to the Northern Tablelands.

Our Nambucca clinic sits in the homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people, with the Nambucca Valley being the southern gateway to subtropical Australia.

Durri services range across a number of both clinical and non-clinical services. From primary health care, chronic disease, dental, women’s health, perinatal to postnatal services as well as programs ranging from social emotional wellbeing services being built within an all-encompassing health setting means a comprehensive health approach can be undertaken.

Durri ACMS acknowledges the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, child removal, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, political, social and cultural issues that impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and their communities.

About the role

The SEWB Team Leader is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and operational management to the Social and Emotional Well-being team at Durri ACMS. This will ensure the delivery of culturally safe, holistic, and client-centred services addressing mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), family violence, and related social and emotional well-being challenges within the community.

The key objectives of the role include:

• Set strategic direction (and protocol) of the program and follow the direction of the Program Manager.
• Work in partnership and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a tailored, professional, and culturally appropriate service across the Durri footprint.
• Integrate cultural values, traditions, and community-led knowledge into program strategies to guide respectful, effective, and context-specific approaches
• Strengthen coordination and promote community capacity and resilience.
• Contribute to strengthening the knowledge base of effective approaches in supporting families and communities impacted by SEWB events.
• Work collaboratively with other service providers and government agencies.
• Amplify awareness and accessibility of SEWB services by strategically utilising social media, digital tools, and community networks to engage diverse audiences.

Qualifications & Experience –

Essential

1. Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, heath promotion or related field or relevant experience.
2. 5 years of management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated experience in culturally safe service delivery and community engagement.
4. Highly developed communication skills with clients and colleagues, especially those from an Aboriginal background.
5. Demonstrated experience with Social and Emotional Well-Being frameworks, trauma-informed care, and holistic health approaches.
6. Experience in planning and implementing community programs and meeting reporting and compliance requirements.
7. Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the Communicare patient information management system.
8. Current First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain.
9. Current immunisations or willingness to participate in staff immunisation program including COVID-19 vaccinations.
10. Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including National Police Check and Working with Children clearance.
11. Current valid driver’s license, minimum of Class “C” or equivalent.

Desirable

1. Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
2. Demonstrated experience and competency in working with Communicare.
3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be highly regarded.

If this interest you, apply now!!

For instructions on how to apply please download the application pack by visiting http://durri.org.au/positions-vacant.php

Your application must address the selection criteria or your application will be marked unsuccessful.

To enquire about the role please call Paula Skinner on 0439370151
Job Applications closing date is Friday 14 March 2025 5.00pm - No late applications will be accepted.