YARN Safe Worker - Leading Industry Pay - Part-Time

YARN SAFE Worker (Aboriginal Engagement)

Part-Time – 0.6 FTE

Make a difference by joining one of Australia’s most innovative youth services.

The primary purpose of the YARN SAFE Worker position is to organise and participate in events that help headspace build strong relationships with the Aboriginal community of the Swan Hill Region. The successful candidate will be a welcoming, friendly, proactive and engaging individual who will represent headspace Swan Hill enthusiastically and help people understand more about the supports available at headspace. 

Working alongside the headspace team, this role will focus specifically on facilitating and improving relationships with headspace Swan Hill and the female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

This is a part-time (24 hours per week; 0.6 FTE) position. 

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About You: 

• Qualifications & registrations - Diploma of Youth Work, related qualification, or relevant employment experience.
• Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check
• Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2024 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence of immunisation status

About us: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision at, Swan Hill District Health, is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for our community

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

• A dynamic workplace                                      
• Discounted Corporate gym memberships    
• Free onsite car parking                                   
• Professional Development opportunities 
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging                              
• Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries about this role should be directed to Hayley Neuschafer, headspace Swan Hill Manager,  Ph: (03) 4010 7102 or E: [email protected]   

To apply for this position: email the completed Application for Employment form, Cover letter, CV and response to the key selection criteria to [email protected]. 

You will find the full position description containing the key selection criteria & application for employment form in the attached documents. Swan Hill District Health reserves the right to commence interview immediately upon receipt of applications.

Closing date: Monday 27 May 2024

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.