• Ability to communicate with Indigenous people from different communities and interest groups;
• Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984.
• Basic Computer knowledge;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a community-based organisation;
• Ability to work out of hours and on a roster basis;
• Cross cultural sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities and people;
• Possess Current First Aid Certificate;
• Knowledge /Understanding of Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs and ability to liaise with and advocate on behalf of clients;
• Demonstrated awareness of the relevant principles and practices of EEO, WHS, Confidentiality and Duty of Care.

• Certificate in Community Services and or Alcohol and Other Drugs (or willing to work on to obtain);
• WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

• Valid Working With Children Check (WA)
• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Possess Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health and or, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent training and or experience.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated experience in office administration tasks.
• Current police check and WWC check.
• The ability to work outside normal office hours.
• The ability to travel and stay overnight/s.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

• Trained Aboriginal Health Worker
• Is of Aboriginal descent, identified and accepted by their local Aboriginal community.

• Aboriginality under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984;
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Community, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated skills in implementing and managing community events/programs;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate well to;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
• Current Australian Drivers Licence;
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance,

• Certificate IV or Higher in Mental Health or Community Services Qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate training and education programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs;
• Current Working with Children Check and Current Police Clearance (valid within 3 months)

• Knowledge of 2015 RTO Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
• WA “C” Class drivers’ licence.
• Demonstrated high-level word processing skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
• Ability to travel around the region as required.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia
• Mental Health Accreditation and Registration is required (or the ability to acquire this within 3 months of commencement) with the Australian Counselling Association
• Knowledge and experience in working with people with social and emotional conditions
• Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills
• A thorough knowledge of and experience
• High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
• Current Police Clearance (within 3 months) and Working With Children Check.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required.
• Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence

• Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent;
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills;

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling/Mental Health or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in mental health and/or drugs and alcohol) settings;
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mental health and SEWB services to Aboriginal people;
• Effective organisational and time management skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines;
• Highly developed Interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, policy development and data collection;
• Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills
• High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Current Police Clearance (within 3 months) and Working With Children Check;
• Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required;
• Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

• Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent;
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills;

• Relevant qualification and registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of comprehensive primary health care and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
• Primary health care experience with advanced clinical skills and competencies needed to work effectively within an Aboriginal primary health care setting
• Understanding of the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people including social determinants of health
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable accreditation standards including RACGP
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities

• Demonstrated and applied understanding of smoking cessation principles and strategies;
• Demonstrated experience in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating smoking cessation programs;
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop meaningful relationships whilst respecting traditional culture and values;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
• Ability to travel within the Goldfields community;
• WA "C" Class drivers license;
• A current Working with Children Check and Police Certificate (within 6 months).

• Valid Working With Children Check (WA)
• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)
• Valid Drivers Licence (WA)