‘Team, balance, community, benefits, environment, autonomy, connecting…’
These are some of the top reasons our staff rate OVAHS as an Employer of Choice in the Kimberley region.
We do what we love, and we love what we do. Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in our region, and that’s why the delivery of quality and culturally secure primary and allied health services is our passion. We work adaptively and with transparency to determine, prioritize, and meet the health and well-being needs of Aboriginal people in our region.
OVAHS is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering clinical, allied health and mental health throughout Kununurra and surrounding communities. We are looking for a likeminded individual to join our team of professionals, based at our office in Kununurra.
About the role
The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Case Worker provides integrated SEWB services to individuals, families and community through early identification and interventions designed to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing.
The SEWB Case Worker ensures the focus of care is on the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients within the context of their cultural identity and social circumstances; and works as part of the wider OVAHS team in providing a quality and client focused environment.
| Please note: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as a genuine occupational qualification in accordance with section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act (1984).
Due to the nature of the SEWB Case Worker role, applicants must be female as a genuine occupational qualification in accordance with section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
What you can expect from working at OVAHS:
As well as working in a positive team culture and supportive environment, OVAHS offers multiple benefits to employees, including and not limited to:
- Above Award wages: ACCHS Award 2020 ($79,992.43 – $84,924.53)
- Rental allowance – $6240 per annum pro rata
- 12-month Annual Airfare $1800 on continued service
- 5 weeks accrued Annual leave per annum
- Additional 2-weeks of paid leave over the Christmas closure period, inclusive of public holidays
- Salary Sacrifice greatly increasing take-home pay
- Superannuation
- Ongoing professional development
More information and JDF
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Contact Sankini De Silva (SEWB and Disability Services Manager) on 08 9166 2262 or via email sankini.desilva@ovahs.org.au
To be considered for this position and shortlisted for an interview, please submit the below documents to: katie.tyson@ovahs.org.au
- A Cover Letter addressing each of the selection criteria (located within the attached job description)
- A current CV/Resume along with the names of a least two referees
Applications Close: Ongoing
We reserve the right to close off this position before the closing date.
OVAHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.