Overview
Deliver culturally safe, competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Positions Available at Multiple Correctional Centre Locations Across Victoria. Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available | Flexibility to work at multiple locations. Relocation assistance available | Free Parking | Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits on Offer. Salary range of $90,000 - $102,000 (Full Time Equivalent) + Superannuation based on qualifications and experience.
Current Opportunities
We are recruiting Aboriginal Health Practitioners to deliver culturally safe, competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across multiple correctional settings. We offer flexibility in working hours to suit your needs whether you are seeking full-time or part-time arrangements. Flexibility in work location is also available, providing opportunities to work across different centres and multidisciplinary teams to support your professional development and expertise.
You may apply for a single location or express interest in multiple sites, for example, working three days per week at Barwon Prison and two days at Melbourne Assessment Prison to make up a Full Time Equivalent role subject to current available days/locations as below:
Current Available Positions
Metro:
* Melbourne Assessment Prison
* Metropolitan Remand Centre
* Ravenhall Correctional Centre
Lara Precinct:
* Marngoneet Correctional Centre
Regional:
* Beechworth Correctional Centre
* Hopkins Correctional Centre
* Langi Kal Kal Prison
* Loddon Prison, and Middleton Annex
About the role
Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners are key members of the GEO Healthcare Team and play an integral role in the delivery of Primary Healthcare Services across Victoria's public prisons.
Reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal Health for cultural support and supervision, and to the relevant Area Manager for Operational Matters, you will provide culturally safe and competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients within a correctional environment.
The position functions within a multidisciplinary team and is required to refer, communicate, and collaborate with other health professionals to advocate for the cultural and health needs of Aboriginal patients, ensuring their care is delivered with respect, dignity, and clinical excellence.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Relevant and appropriate health qualification, either:
o Currently studying for Certificate III or IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $72,000.00 pa + Super.
o Certificate III Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $90,000.00 pa + Super.
o Certificate IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $95,000.00 pa + Super.
o Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (may use the reserved title – Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner). The salary for successful applicants holding this qualification is $102,000.00 pa + Super.
* Ability to provide culturally competent and safe health care to Aboriginal people.
* Ability to perform primary health assessments, planning, treatment, and evaluation.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Willingness to work across different GEO Healthcare locations.
* Will identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Other Requirements of the role
* Valid and current full Australian driver's licence.
* Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Additional information
For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click this link for the position description.
About GEO Healthcare Plus and the GEO Group Australia
GEO Healthcare Plus employs multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access the healthcare services they need. GEO Healthcare Plus is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd, a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years. We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.
Benefits
* Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
* Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
* Scholarships and family university scholarships.
* Paid study leave and special leave.
* Safety with a focus on physical and psychological wellbeing; Telus Health Employee Assistance; Medibank discounts; equal opportunity and diversity.
* Uniform provided and rotating rosters; free parking (except MAP); recognition programs.
How to Apply
It is mandatory for GEO Healthcare staff to have: three COVID-19 vaccinations (immunisation evidence to be attached) and flu vaccination in the previous 12 months. To apply, complete the short questionnaire and attach a cover letter and current resume. For further information about the application process, please contact Malcolm Timbery, Manager Aboriginal Health on 0499 314 ***.
Make a real difference – Apply Now! People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer that values Understanding Respect Accountability Teamwork Excellence.
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