Culture Care Connect - Clinical Lead Aftercare Support

About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 30 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.

About Broome

Broome is located 2,240km north of Perth and has a permanent population of 14,436. Broome promotes a relaxed and easy-going lifestyle, with nearby shopping centres, Sunday markets as well as a broad range of restaurants and entertainment options. It is founded on the traditional lands of the Yaruwu people and is rich in history, culture and beautiful surrounds.

Broome has a deep history in the pearling industry, spanning back to the 1800’s, with memorials throughout the town to commemorate those lost in the early years of pearling. Cable Beach is also a must-see, being named in honour of the Java-to-Australia undersea telegraph cable that reaches shore there. You can explore its beautiful scenery with a bit of 4WDing at low tide, or you can even take a camel ride every day at sunset!

Roebuck Bay is known as one of the most beautiful beaches that surround Broome, with its “Staircase to the moon” phenomenon drawing food and craft markets each time it occurs. The combination of a receding tide and rising moon create a natural phenomenon that can only be described as breath-taking.

About the Opportunity

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Culture Care Connect -  Clinical Lead Aftercare Support  to join their team in Broome, WA on a full-time basis.

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Clinical Lead and Aftercare Support role (Clinical Lead) will work from the SEWB framework and model of care to provide clinical leadership and support to the SEWB and Mental Health teams at KAMS in the provision of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the region. The Clinical Lead will also provide guidance, consultation and support to KAMS member services and other Kimberley Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) when available to support the strategic priorities for the SEWB service system in the region.

The Clinical Lead, in partnership with the SEWB Cultural Lead and Aftercare Support role will be employed by KAMS to effectively engage, assess, screen and coordinate services to Aboriginal community members accessing the Aftercare and SEWB services. The Clinical Lead will work in partnership with the headspace Broome Clinical Lead role to ensure clinical governance is maintained for SEWB services delivered by KAMS, and that processes are in place to maintain National Standards for Mental Health Services quality accreditation. 

The Clinical Lead will provide SEWB interventions, psycho-education, support and advocacy to community members and their families fostering an environment that ensures all service users feel welcome, comfortable, safe, valued and understood.

 This role will have a particular focus on development and implementation of the SEWB Kimberley Aftercare model for the region, and provide clinical leadership in the service delivery of Aftercare services and Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) training. The role will provide clinical guidance and leadership in model development workshops and consultations with key stakeholders such as WA Police, WA Country Health Services (hospitals and mental health), member services, community patrols, clinics and other stakeholders. The role will also provide Aftercare support services to individuals and families who are experiencing or have recently experienced a suicidal crisis (including a suicide attempt or completed suicide), in accordance with the agreed regional model of care. 

 The Clinical Lead will also participation in the NACCHO Aftercare Services Community of Practice to support ACCHOs in setting up and maintaining Aftercare Services, and facilitate sharing of best practice and expertise.

From time to time duties will include other tasks as directed by the line manager in support of operational needs and/or KAMS strategic objectives.

To be successful you will need:

• Previous experience providing Mental Health or SEWB supports for Aboriginal communities
• Relevant qualification in Mental Health and/or Social and Emotional Wellbeing
• Certified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Instructor with MHFAA, or commitment to undertaking training to become certified by MHFAA within probationary period. 
• Demonstrated experience in Mental Health and/or Social and Emotional Wellbeing. 

*** Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine requirement of this role (50D) ***

KAMS are looking for candidates with well-developed interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to maintain client confidentially at all times within and outside the workplace. Ideally, you will have experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Organisation.

A 'C' Class Driver's License, Federal Police Clearance and willingness to travel often by 4WD vehicle and light aircraft will be required.

To download a full position description, please click here. 

About the Benefits

If you are looking for a change of routine, a change of lifestyle or a new adventure, this is the role for you. You will see and experience more of Australia's real outback than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

This attractive salary package range includes:

• Base salary ACCHS award $99,766
• 10.5%  Superannuation
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% paid on 4 weeks of annual leave
• Remote area allowances including electricity, housing and district allowances
• Annual flight entitlement paid as cash on completion of 12 months service 

In addition to the above mentioned package KAMS offers:

• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $30k 
• 5 weeks annual leave

Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the mental health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now! 

Applications close 15 August 2024

 We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we found a suitable applicant in the role.