Aboriginal Health Worker – Eye Health

The primary function of this position is to provide and coordinate high quality eye health services, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care. 

The Eye Health Aboriginal Health Worker works within a clinical team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally valid primary health care services.  

Key Selection Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have the following.

• Understanding of and Commitment to the Aboriginal community.
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Work or equivalent
• A demonstrated ability to communicate, engage effectively and work together, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated ability to provide follow-up care services for clients and families.
• Sound knowledge of health issues which influence the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a strong commitment to improving health and wellbeing outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi skilled team
• Self-motivated with capacity to manage own workload with limited supervision
• Understanding of patient confidentially within the context of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people health service
• Demonstrated competence in use of Business Technology, internet, and desktop applications
• Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster)

This position is not available to persons not of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. (Permitted under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 s12 “A person may take a special measure for the purpose of promoting or realizing substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute”)