About Us

The Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Inc provides Primary Health Care to some 1,600 Aboriginal clients in Port Lincoln and surrounding areas. It also operates a number of allied programs such as Social and Emotional Wellbeing. PLAHS prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. With shared values of holistic, comprehensive primary health care, leadership, innovation and collaboration, and treating staff and clients with respect and compassion, PLAHS is a great place to work.

Benefits of working at PLAHS

• Base Salary up to $86,261 per annum + Super.
• Attractive Travel Allowances.
• Generous leave entitlements (5+ weeks of paid annual leave, leave loading + Monthly Rostered Days Off).
• Professional development leave.
• Salary Sac­ri­fice for up to $15,899 per year
• Great team culture, working within a friendly supportive team.

The Role

The Senior Case Manager (Female) is required to:

• Provide coordinated case management for identified clients
• Promote early detection and intervention for mental health, effects of alcohol, other drugs and/or SEWB related issues that affect the wellbeing of the individual and/or family
• Deliver culturally appropriate health and SEWB education programs to the Aboriginal community
• Work in partnership with other health care professionals to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to health care
• Maintain information systems such as computer systems, Communicare Patient Information Recall System, data entry, statistics and other records required for the efficient and effective management of clients
• Participate in quality assurance programs to ensure safe and effective care provision

The position is a full time permanent role.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Aboriginality is a genuine special measure requirement of this position with the exemptions claimed under Section 65s of the SA Equal Opportunity Act 1983.

• A Certificate IV or above in a relevant health-related area – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care/Mental Health/Community Services
• Competencies necessary to practise in the particular practice setting
• Knowledge of Social & Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health principles and initiatives
• Knowledge of client-centred, consultative and community development approaches
• Knowledge, awareness and understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal cultures and societies
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care principles
• Knowledge and understanding of Cultural Safety principles and their workplace implementation
• Knowledge of Social Justice principles and practice
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in Social Services provision
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunity and Work Health & Safety (WHS) Legislation
• Knowledge of relevant local resources and organisations
• Knowledge of community needs and kinship groups
• Experience in effective case management
• Experience in working with female Aboriginal people
• Experience in working in regional communities

How to Apply:

Please apply through our careers portal at: https://plahs.elmotalent.com.au/careers/vacancies/job/view/33

Applications will be assessed as they come so please submit your application now!