Aboriginal Care Navigator

About The Position

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position – in accordance with section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

This position is a part-time opportunity offered as a 12-months fixed term position, until the 30th June 2027, with possibility for extension.

The Aboriginal Care Navigator, Medicare Mental Health Centre Mackay, works collaboratively with consumers to connect with services and supports in the community, facilitating person-centred and integrated care. This position delivers practical support through information sharing and education, identifying and addressing barriers to access and facilitating warm referrals, ensuring consumers are linked to the right service at the right time.

This position also works collaboratively with the other members of the Medicare Mental Health Centre Mackay team and external service providers to maximise care outcomes for Aboriginal consumers.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with:

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities of Mackay and surrounding areas.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in Aboriginal health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, mental health, community services or social sciences.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of consumers with mental health and/or substance use problems.

Interested?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so don't delay in submitting your application!

For more information please contact: Cate Johnston, Business Growth Project Manager – New Business, ***email_hidden***, 0427428921

Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.

Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description.

About Grand Pacific Health

Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.