Aboriginal Health Worker (Tresillian 2U Services) Tweed | Permanent Part-time 20 hours per week Monday to Friday | Tresillian Tweed

🔍 Tweed Heads, Far North Coast

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📁: Aboriginal Health Worker

💼: Tresillian Family Care Centres

📅   : Tresillian 25/2025 Requisition #

Aboriginal Health Worker (Tresillian 2U Services) Tweed | Permanent Part-time 20 hours per week Monday to Friday | Tresillian Tweed

Reference Number: Tresillian 25/2025

Employment Status: Permanent Part time 20 hours per week

Vaccination Category: CAT A

Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations Health Employees Agreement

Location: Tresillian 2U Services in Tweed

“In this role Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997”

Tresillian is pleased to offer the opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Worker to work as part of a team providing services to support families experiencing early parenting difficulties within the Tweed area. The Tresillian2U Early Years Parenting Service (T2U) is provided from a fit-for-purpose van which will be based at Murwillumbah Hospital, which will be on a rotational basis providing individual consultations, group programs and community engagement activities. This unique service provides greater access to care and support for families through individual consultations and group programs; as well as outreaching to surrounding communities.

The Aboriginal Health Worker will provide support and referral services to Aboriginal children 0-3 years and their families while acting as a resource for health workers to ensure that services are culturally appropriate. There will also be opportunities to opportunities for the co-design with Aboriginal Elders and community members or adapt programs to meet the needs of local families.

The Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) will provide support and referral services to Aboriginal children 0-3yrs and their families regarding their health and developmental needs. The AHW will act as a resource for health workers to ensure that services are culturally appropriate, working together with the Child and Family Health Nurses and other health workers to develop a plan of care and support to promote the wellbeing and health outcomes for children and their families. This will include the development of networks of people and services for Aboriginal people that will assist and increase access to services.

You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed care, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and ensure this understanding is reflected in the delivery of services to families.

You will have knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities, families and children, and creating cultural safety.

Selection Criteria – Applicants must address the Selection Criteria: 1) This is an Aboriginal identified position and the application must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977. All applicants must support a letter of Aboriginality signed under the Common Seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service, etc. 2) A qualification in a health or social science or willing to work towards obtaining same. 3) Knowledge of Aboriginal Health issues, relevant to maternal, infant/child and family health. 4) Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with relevant communities, Health Professionals and Interagency services to improve the outcome for families. 5) Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision. 6) Well development oral and written communication skills and computer skills, including ability to use word processing, email and internet applications. 7) Current Drivers Licence Class C.

About us:

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from more than 25 centres across NSW, the ACT and Tasmania.

Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed.

Tresillian operates throughout NSW, the ACT and soon to be Tasmania, providing early parenting services including health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre-based day programs, home visiting, telehealth, helpline, internet, virtual residential and face to face residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training, and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au

What We Offer: 1) Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity). 2) Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference. 3) Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. 4) Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff. 5) Applicants who currently work within NSW Health or another Affiliated Health Organisation may be able to transfer their service and leave entitlements to Tresillian.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the Policy Directive.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.

How to apply: Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided: 1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria. 2) Curriculum Vitae. 3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email).