About us
Located in the beautiful Central Western Slopes region of NSW, Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) aims to empower targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take control of their individual, family and community health and wellbeing needs through the community-controlled model.
Our main services are located in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs. The organisation is currently undergoing a period of positive change with increased transparency and accountability.
For more information please see our website www.wachs.net.au
Minimum Qualifications
Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:
1. Driver’s License
2. National Criminal Record Check
3. Working With Children Check
4. Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations (DTP, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Annual Influenza) & evidence of COVID vaccination
5. Cert IV Community Services, Mental Health, AOD work or equivalent tertiary qualification or working towards.
About The Position
Essential Criteria
• Aboriginality
• Understanding of and competence in working with Aboriginal communities, individuals and stakeholders
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting lives of Aboriginal people
• Ability to deliver and/or coordinate culturally appropriate programs and experience in the delivery of programs and activities to Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge of appropriate services available and ability to make appropriate referrals.
- Understanding of and experience in the delivery of programs and services for mental health, alcohol and other drugs and other psychosocial supports in the community.
- Effective organisational skills and time management- including the ability to manage competing priorities.
Key Duties
• Undertake comprehensive assessment and care planning in conjunction with the person being assisted and other relevant stakeholders including family, community and other service providers
• Provide case management, care coordination and psychosocial support in line with the GWAHS SEWB Model of Care and WACHS policies and procedures
• Develop, promote and implement direct support and referral pathways and facilitate access to range of community based health and non-health service providers across a range of life dimensions such as housing, employment, living skills, social engagement, physical and mental health and family and community connection.
• Work in close partnership with internal partners including particularly the Clinic, GP’s and RN’s
• Provide ad hoc support to clients of the program as required including, for example, transport, living skills supports and assistance with negotiating pathways to government agencies (e.g. Centrelink, Aboriginal Housing)
• Ensure client and program data are routinely captured and reported in line with reporting requirements and funding guidelines, maintaining accurate client records, case notes and other data.
• Act and perform duties in accordance with legislative as well as WACHS and GWAHS requirements, including acting in line with the WACHS Code of Conduct.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities
Closing Date
14/11/22
HOW TO APPLY – applicants are required to provide
- A cover letter with a detailed response to the essential criteria listed in the position description – Refer to the WACHS website (www.wachs.net.au/work-with-us)
- A copy of your current resume
- Details of 2 referees (one must be a current supervisor)
Contact name
Selina Jarius
Contact email address
Send applications to
Address to Selina Jarius at [email protected]