About the
Opportunity:
Are
you passionate about making a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic and
supportive team? Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Services (PAMS) is seeking Social
Emotional Wellbeing Worker- Culture Care Connect(Male) to join our
organisation.
Culture
Care Connect is a
collaborative partnership between Mawarnkarra Health Service, Puntukurnu
Aboriginal Medical Service, and Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal
Corporation, delivering culturally responsive aftercare services across the
Pilbara. The program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis by providing a safe, supportive
environment, culturally appropriate care coordination, and connections to
relevant health, social, and community services.
This
role focuses on delivering coordinated immediate, short-term, and medium-term
interventions tailored to individual needs, ensuring ongoing support,
continuity of care, and improved wellbeing outcomes for clients and their
families.
Key
Responsibilities:
·Provide
culturally safe aftercare support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
·Deliver
timely outreach, follow-up support, risk assessment, safety planning, and care
coordination.
·Assist
clients to access health, social, and community support services and attend
appointments.
·Build
and maintain strong partnerships with health, mental health, education,
emergency, and community service providers.
·Develop
and monitor individual care plans to support recovery and wellbeing.
·Participate
in community networks, continuous quality improvement activities, and reporting
requirements.
·Work
collaboratively with clients, communities, and stakeholders to strengthen
suicide prevention and early intervention outcomes.
·Uphold
organisational policies, confidentiality, workplace health and safety, and
professional standards.
About You:
To be
considered for this position, you must have:
·Aboriginality
is an essential requirement under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act
1984 (WA).
·Experience
engaging and communicating with clients, communities, stakeholders, and service
providers.
·Understanding
of the social and emotional wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal children,
individuals, and families.
·Strong
written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
·Ability
to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute effectively
in a team environment.
·Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and electronic client/patient management systems.
·Knowledge
of relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and Primary Health Care principles.
·Commitment
to culturally safe practice, professional development, and positive outcomes
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The
position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority
of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues
affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to
communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people.
As
per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to
increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of
our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our
employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Please
note: In addition to the above skills and experience, relevant licences and
eligibility criteria apply.
Applicants
for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be
required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes
an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport
with relevant visa.
About the
Benefits
While you
will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive
remuneration package including a base salary of a maximum of $83,964.04-
$89,994.38 per annum excluding superannuation. You’ll also gain access to
generous entitlements and fantastic benefits including:
- 12% Superannuation;
- Rental subsidy as per PAMS policy;
- Mobile phone allowance as per
PAMS Policy;
- Salary Package up to $15,900 plus
entertainment benefits;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Retention Initiatives in
accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy;
About the
Organisation
With an
administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia,
The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary
health care to the individuals and families within the remote communities of
Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.
PAMS aims to
improve the standard of health of the Martu people and all Aboriginal people
living in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia through the provision of
community based, comprehensive primary health care services. We exist to
promote the health and well-being of individual community members and to
relieve sickness and the suffering of the indigenous community as a whole. We
are passionate about providing the highest standard of patient care whilst
incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness.
Application
Process
We require
you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV
including the contact details of two current referees and;
- A cover letter no more than 2
pages that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to
make you suitable for this position.
Screening and
assessment will commence immediately.
For further
information including, please contact the People and Culture Team on 08 9177
8307 or pamshr@puntukurnu.com.
