Aboriginal Health Worker, Practitioner & Trainees - Relocation Support Available

Overview

We are recruiting Aboriginal Health Practitioners to deliver culturally safe, competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across multiple correctional settings in Victoria.

Location and Hours

Positions available at multiple correctional centre locations across Victoria. Full time and part time opportunities available with flexibility to work at multiple locations. Relocation assistance, free parking, and generous leave and professional development benefits offered.

Salary range : $90,000 – $102,000 (Full Time Equivalent) + Superannuation, based on qualifications and experience.

Current Available Positions

• Lara Precinct – Barwon Prison, Lara : Up to 5 days per week
• Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Lara : Up to 3 days per fortnight
• Western Plains Correctional Centre, Lara : 1 day per week
• Beechworth Correctional Centre, Beechworth : Up to 5 days per fortnight
• Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ararat : Up to 5 days per week (Full Time and Part Time of 4 days per fortnight available)
• Langi Kal Kal Prison, Langi Kal Kal : Up to 5 days per week
• Loddon & Middleton Prison, Castlemaine : Up to 5 days per week
• Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Ravenhall : Up to 3 days per fortnight
• Melbourne Assessment Prison / Metropolitan Remand Centre, West Melbourne / Truganina : Up to 5 days per week
• Trainee Position : Melbourne Assessment Prison / Metropolitan Remand Centre : Up to 5 days per week

About the Role

Aboriginal Health Workers / Practitioners are key members of the GEO Healthcare Team and play an integral role in delivering Primary Healthcare Services across Victoria’s public prisons. You will provide culturally safe and competent primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients within a correctional environment. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advocate for cultural and health needs, ensuring care is delivered with respect, dignity, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Other Requirements

About GEO Healthcare Plus

GEO Healthcare Plus employs multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access healthcare services. It is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd, a provider of correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

Benefits and Work Environment

Company benefits include professional development opportunities, salary packaging options, scholarships, paid study leave, flexible rosters, free parking (where applicable), cultural leave and supervision programs, and access to employer assistance programs. We value understanding, respect, accountability, teamwork and excellence.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the short questionnaire, attach a cover letter and current resume. For further information about the role, please contact Malcolm Timbery, Manager Aboriginal Health, on 0499 314 388.

Note : It is mandatory for GEO Healthcare staff to have three COVID-19 vaccinations (proof to be attached) and a flu vaccination in the previous 12 months. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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