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Elder in Residence, Cultural Leader

Grand Pacific Health
Goulburn, NSW
A$15,900 p/a + Super + salary packaging up to $15900
Community Services & Development → Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Casual
On-site

Posted 9 days ago


About us Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality services. Services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal health & chronic disease management. Grant Pacific Health covers a large portion of South Eastern NSW, the A.C.T and Murrumbidgee region. Our vision is equitable health care where everyone has access to affordable, quality and culturally appropriate health services. headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team work to improve health, social and vocational/educational outcomes for young people. About the position The Elders in Residence program is a partnership between GPH Aboriginal health Team and headspace Goulburn and Yass. The aim to support engagement for Aboriginal people in GPH programs by providing safe, appropriate and inclusive services. Reporting to the Service Manager for Goulburn and Yass, the Cultural Leader will received supervision and support from the Aboriginal Health team. The Cultural Leader will provide advice and support to the staff at headspace Goulburn and Yass and the wider GPH teams. They will also work directly with young people to help develop connections between local Aboriginal young people and their community and to support engagement with the headspace Centre and with work and study opportunities. Why work for us?

  • Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Extra leave at Christmas
  • Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous salary packaging options including meals and entertainment benefits
  • We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!

What you'll need

  1. Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal Communities of the Goulburn and Yass Valley region and surrounding areas.
  2. Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or health related discipline or willingness to work towards.
  3. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and their health and ability to effectively engage, and communicate sensitively, with Aboriginal people to address their health needs.
  4. Experience in developing and maintaining successful partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and Communities.

Interested? Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application. Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process. For more information contact Mel Burgess, Service Manager headspace Goulburn & Yass on 0499 642 105 or at [email protected] Applications close 23 March 2025This is an Aboriginal Identified Position - authorised under the S14d of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Our vision for Reconciliation is to improve the health status of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population by improving access and equity to all health services - shared vision, shared journey - same opportunities, same life expectancy. We welcome and encourage applications from people who have a lived experience of mental illness and recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.


About Grand Pacific Health

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
Community Services & Development
501-1000 employees

Here, your career is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact. We offer a wide range of rewarding roles, including Mental Health Clinicians, General Practitioners, Peer Workers, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Care Workers, Support Coordinators, and Administration staff. You’ll have the opportunity to work across our renowned brands, such as headspace, Medicare Mental Health, and Grand Pacific Health, all of which are committed to delivering compassionate, accessible, and personalised care.

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