IBI Case Worker

at  Townsville Aboriginal Islander Health Service

FULLTIME |TOWNSVILLE |CLOSES 5PM, 13TH JUNE 2024

This is a dynamic and rewarding role, as TAIHS is a unique organisation, providing a varied range of services across multiple facets of our community.
TAIHS was established in 1974. At that time, it was the fourth Aboriginal community-controlled health service (ACCHS) established in Australia. TAIHS provides comprehensive primary health services and a range of community services. TAIHS seeks to improve health and social outcomes for the community through strategic partnerships advocacy for needs, promotion of awareness and education in improved health and social practices, the promotion of knowledge and understanding of underlying issues to address the unique patient and client needs and the development of evidence-based practices.
We “strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people”.

• Minimum Cert IV qualification/s relevant to the field youth work or a related field of discipline
• Previous experience in a relevant industry, service or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required
• Demonstrated experience/positive engagement when working with persons of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and an understanding of cultural competency
• Demonstrated Experience of working with young people and their families
• Have an understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and economic issues effecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people today
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate positive outcomes in collaboration with clients, internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to operate within a case management model
• Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check)
• Hope and Healing (Desirable)
• Please click here to view the current Position Description
• You must submit the below documentation;
• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position
  For all enquiries email: hr@taihs.net.au
  Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment.