About the business

Galambila Aboriginal Corporation (trading as Galambila Aboriginal Health Service) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service located in Coffs Harbour, NSW. 

We are a leading provider of high quality, culturally relevant, comprehensive primary health and related care services.   Presently we are reviewing our opportunities for enhancing whole of practice care and continuum of care of approaches.  The core of Galambila principles and values is in the delivery of high quality comprehensive primary health care that is sustainable and culturally relevant for the clients of Galambila. 

Our staff are key to improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for our clients.  Galambila empowers staff through ongoing professional development opportunities and supporting the workforce to find areas of specialty and specific areas of interest. Galambila has empowered the Aboriginal Health Workforce to support clients through their health and wellbeing journey in the service.   

Galambila serves the Aboriginal communities of Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Bellingen, Woolgoolga and provides outreach services at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre.  We also collaborate in service delivery across in the broader region with other communities.

About the role

There are two vacancies to be filled in this process. 

In this role you will be providing wellbeing support to Aboriginal clients and community impacted by suicide.  You will provide responsive and timely supports engaging with other support services to ensure clients and community receive culturally safe support services following suicide or impacted by suicide.

You will work with a Regional Coordinator in delivering collaborative partnerships across Bundjalung (Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation) and Gumbaynggirr (Galambila Aboriginal Corporation) communities that are responsive and fill gaps in existing community service delivery for aftercare supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the region.

This is a unique opportunity in a successful organisation that will be both rewarding and challenging.  For more information on the tasks and functions of the role please download the position description from the Galambila website www.galambila.org.au/careers

Please note Galambila Aboriginal Health Service considers that being female and male is a genuine occupational qualification under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW.  The successful candidate will need to be filled by someone who identifies as, and is recognised as male and female.

Please note Galambila Aboriginal Health Service considers that being Australian Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW – the successful applicant will need to provide documentation that they are recognised by the Aboriginal Community as being of Aboriginal descent.

Benefits and Perks

A competitive salary package commencing at $74,200 and adjusted to the relevant level dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications, plus the ability to salary sacrifice up to $31,177 as a PBI organisation. 

• Additional 5 days sick leave per year;
• Additional leave for NAIDOC and Christmas is also available; and
• Flexible working hours with monthly Rostered Days Off.

Galambila also provides support for staff with access to EAP and ongoing professional development opportunities.

This is a competitive package located in a beautiful part of Australia.

Skills and Experience

Please note Galambila Aboriginal Health Service considers that being male is a genuine occupational qualification under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW.  The successful candidate will need to will be filled by someone who identifies as, and is recognised as female and male.

​​​​​​​To be successful in this role you will have a variety of skills and capabilities including:

Essential

Resilient: Recovers from setbacks; overcomes obstacles and setbacks; learns from experience and identifies areas for self-development.

Client focused: Prioritises needs of clients; Aims for best outcomes for clients; follows through with commitments.

Supportive: Encourages others to attain goals and achieve; listens actively and inspires confidence; and demonstrates empathy when confronted with adversity.

Flexible: Adapts to changing circumstances in the workplace; and prioritises work and addresses what is most important.

Verbal communication: Provides considered responses and clear messages to inspire trust and confidence of others. 

Client confidentiality and dignity: Ensures systems and policies for protection of client confidentiality are maintained and fosters a culture of respect for clients’ dignity. 

Knowledge and understanding of Men’s Business / Women’s Business and the ability to provide support to clients that is culturally informed. 

Desirable

1. A minimum 2 years’ experience working in a case management role 
2. Experience in an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service 
3. Knowledge of suicide prevention services within the Mid and North Coast region 
4. Experience in providing support to clients who are experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have had a suicidal attempt.  
5. Hold a Certificate in Aboriginal Mental Health First Aide (AMHFA), Suicide Prevention or I-ASIST. 

Licence

1. Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence is mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

Please note Galambila Aboriginal Health Service considers that tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Mental Health Nursing that is eligible for accreditation/registration through AASW or APHRA.  

Registration 

The successful applicant must be AHPRA Registered or eligible for full registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse, or Psychology Board as a Registered Psychologist, or accredited or eligible for accreditation with AASW as a Mental Health Social Worker. 

Employment Arrangements 

An offer of employment is subject to a six (6) month probationary period.  This role is advertised as a fixed term contract concluding 30 June 2025.   

This role is advertised across 2 grades but the appointment will be to the relevant level dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications.   

This appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance for a police check and a clearance for working with Children undertaken by the Office of the Children’s Guardian (NSW). 

How to apply

To apply for this role you will need to provide:

• A completed Applicant Details Form;
• Your updated Resume; and
• A cover letter addressing the capabilities of the role.

You can submit your application directly by email to [email protected] or online at www.galambila.org.au/careers. 

For further information please ring Jen on 02) 6652 0800

The application package on the Galambila website contains full details of the role and duties.  Please download this at www.galambila.org.au/careers

Applications close 5pm Tuesday, 7 May 2024.