Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Jobs in Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
ANZSCO CODE - 411511
Major Group | 4 - Community and Personal Service Workers |
Sub-Major Group | 41 - Health and Welfare Support Workers |
Minor Group | 411 - Health and Welfare Support Workers |
Unit Group | 4115 - Indigenous Health Workers |
Unit Group 4115: Indigenous Health Workers
Indigenous Health Workers assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- maintaining health records and statistics
- acting as an advocate in the community they serve, and as a communicator and interpreter on behalf of clients and other health workers
- providing clinical functions, such as case management and follow-up, independently or in consultation with other health care providers
- providing health education to individual clients and staff in health facilities
- providing cultural education to persons outside the cultural community and life skills education to the community they serve
- providing counselling and referring clients to other health care providers where necessary
Occupations in this unit group
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