Ops2 aboriginal community rehabilitation officer (noarlunga centre)

SA Health

Job reference: 886239

Location: 5168 - NOARLUNGA CENTRE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Salary: $58,709.00 - $63,154.00 (Pro Rata) OPS2 | Full time - Ongoing/ Permanent

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 collaborate closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, their families, and communities to provide culturally appropriate rehabilitation services. Your primary responsibilities 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 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, supporting residents to achieve their stated goals 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 solid 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.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 26th of January 2025