Ops2 Aboriginal Community Rehabilitation Officer

Description:

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Noarlunga - Mental Health - Trevor Parry Centre
• Salary $58,709.00 - $63,154.00 (Pro Rata) OPS2 | Full time - Ongoing/ Permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?

SA Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Full-time, ongoing Aboriginal Community Rehabilitation Officer at the Trevor Parry Centre, Mental Health Services, within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN).

About the role:

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, their families, and communities to provide culturally appropriate rehabilitation services. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive care plans, facilitating group programs, and advocating for the rights and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals. Duties for the role will include:

• Working closely with TPC staff to ensure culturally appropriate support is provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers undertaking rehabilitation.
• With guidance from clinical staff, offering non-clinical psychosocial rehabilitation to consumers residing at the TPC. Tasks will be of a practical nature, supporting residents to achieve their stated goals and in accordance with their rehabilitation plan.
• Contributing cultural expertise to the development of TPC service initiatives and processes.

About you:

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and have strong links to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, health workers, and organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop supportive and collaborative relationships with Aboriginal individuals, their families, carers, supports, and communities.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Lydia Forbes, Team Manager - Trevor Parry Centre , (08) 8384 9969 , Lydia.Forbes@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 9th of March 2025

Attachments:

• OPS2 Aboriginal Community Rehabilitation Officer Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 886239

This position has been identified as exempt in accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA); only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.