Elder in Residence - Aboriginal Specialist Wellbeing Service - Kempsey District Hospital - Male Identified

You hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care and/or a relevant Certificate III health qualification aligned to your area of practice, and you demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth through completion of, or willingness to undertake, a Certificate IV in Peer Work - Mental Health. Your qualifications underpin your ability to deliver culturally appropriate, safe, and effective care within your scope of practice.

You demonstrate strong cultural proficiency and the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment. You effectively prioritise and organise your workload and caseload, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently while maintaining a high standard of service for individuals experiencing mental ill health.

You communicate with confidence and sensitivity, using well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse range of individuals, families, and stakeholders. Your ability to liaise effectively supports positive outcomes and fosters trust and understanding across all interactions.

You show a clear commitment to professional development, continuous quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, while actively contributing to the sharing and strengthening of cultural knowledge within the workplace. This commitment ensures that your practice remains current, culturally responsive, and aligned with best-practice standards.

You are skilled in engaging, collaborating, and building meaningful connections with Aboriginal communities, individuals, and organisations in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner. Your approach supports strong partnerships and promotes culturally safe care.

You hold a current driver's licence and demonstrate flexibility and reliability in your capacity to travel as required, ensuring accessibility of services and continuity of care across different locations.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.