Roebourne WA location

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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position

We are looking for a Male Community Connector who will aim to engage, inform and assist people living in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway process. These full-time positions will offer with a competitive salary, amazing conditions and a fantastic outdoors lifestyle.

Please note: Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)

The Duties

The ability to assist in promoting broader community understanding and awareness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The ability to act as a cultural broker between the community and the Customer by providing relevant information and referring people with disability and families to the Support Coordinator.

Assist community members to test their eligibility for the NDIS and support the Participant Pathway process.

Assist in linking people for Customer meetings and provider appointments.

Support local linkages with the local health clinic, community school, and other community based service organisations.\

Support the Customer to assist people interested in the scheme to obtain and complete Access Request (ARF) forms and to attend appointments.

Be available on-site to support Customer staff during scheduled visits.

Advise the Customer of community and cultural events that may impact community visits.

Assist Customer staff to locate potential participants.

Be a point of contact for the Customer.

Essential Criteria

Have full working rights in Australia

NDIS Worker Screening Check or willing to obtain

Current Western Australian drivers license

Consent to undergo a WA Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance

Must hold a Passenger Transport Driver Authorisation (PTD) or consent to undergo the medical and subsequent application with the Department of Transport. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of this Authorisation.

Current CPR certificate

Able to pass regular and random drug and alcohol testing

Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved.

Live locally or be willing to relocate.

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary $84,065 - 87,120 p/a

12% Superannuation

Allowances on top of annual salary

Housing allowance (subject to eligibility)

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Apply now or please send your resume with a cover letter addressing the skills and experience mentioned above to [email protected]

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Please note: Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)