Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network Gawler Health Service, Aboriginal Family Birthing Program Position based at Gawler Salary: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits Ongoing Full Time The Aboriginal Family Birthing Program supports Aboriginal women, and women with a baby that identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
As an AMIC Practitioner, you will provide culturally safe antenatal, birthing and postnatal care, support families in navigating services, and strengthen links between community, Aboriginal Health teams and mainstream maternity care.
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
Join a passionate, culturally grounded team where your knowledge, skills and community connection make a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of families.
You will be supported by midwives, doctors and the Aboriginal Health Team, working within a respected continuity-of-care model that values partnership, cultural safety and community voice.
This is an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to better outcomes for Aboriginal mothers, babies and families across the region.
WHO ARE WE?
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is based in Gawler).
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.
Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.
We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Do you have experience supporting Aboriginal women through pregnancy, birth and early parenting?
Are you confident working within community, hospital and home environments to support families?
Do you build strong, culturally respectful relationships and communicate effectively across teams?
Are you committed to culturally safe practice and continuous learning in Aboriginal maternal care?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on....
WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.
We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK Gawler offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern living, set in scenic countryside just 45 minutes from Adelaide - a great place to live, work and be part of a welcoming community.