• Katherine, NT
• Full-time

About Us

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

The Case (Support) Worker role is responsible for providing a culturally sensitive approach and assistance to our clients in order to improve their social and emotional wellbeing. Key components of the role will include assisting individuals by addressing the obstacles that have impacted their quality of life and providing advocacy and support in accordance with the client’s case management plan. This can include assisting clients with linkages to other relevant Wurli services or external services to ensure the individual can access better comprehensive primary health care and support, which allow for connection with family and country.

An example of the duties to be performed include:

• Build and maintains relationships based on trust, support and growth with the clients engaged in the specific community services program
• To be a cultural mentor and guide to non-Indigenous team members
• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator/Case Manager assist with the preparation and development of case management/personal development program plans
• Work in partnership with the individual client in assisting them to achieve their goals within the case management framework and support them to follow up on linkages identified with other Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Services and other community services as identified.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Certificate III in Community Services; Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care / Certificate III in Population Health or equivalent experience/training or willingness to obtain
• Previous experience in a support worker/community engagement officer role in the social/community services sector.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Aboriginal Culture relevant to Katherine town and local Communities.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience and competencies)
• Current National Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date)
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact a member of our Human Resources Team on (08) 8985 0000

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.