4115 INDIGENOUS HEALTH WORKERS

INDIGENOUS HEALTH WORKERS assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.

Skill Level: 2

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: 

NZ Register 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:

• 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

Related Occupations:

• 411511 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
• 411512 Kaiawhina (Hauora) (Maori Health Assistant)
  
  

411511 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH WORKER

Liaises with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 2

411512 KAIAWHINA (HAUORA) (MAORI HEALTH ASSISTANT)

Assists with health care delivery to patients and clients in accordance with Tikanga Maori (Maori culture and custom).

Skill Level: 2

 

4116 MASSAGE THERAPISTS

MASSAGE THERAPISTS perform therapeutic massage and administer body treatments for health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Skill Level: 2

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:

NZ Register 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.

Tasks:

• massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
• utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
• administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
• assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
• employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
• assessing client's physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Related Occupation:

• 411611 Massage Therapist
  
  

411611 MASSAGE THERAPIST

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur
• Remedial Masseur
• Shiatsu Therapist
• Sports Medicine Masseur

 

4117 WELFARE SUPPORT WORKERS

WELFARE SUPPORT WORKERS provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.

Skill Level: 2
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:

NZ Register 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.

Tasks:

• assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• supervising offenders on probation and parole
• assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Related Occupations:

• 411711 Community Worker
• 411712 Disabilities Services Officer
• 411713 Family Support Worker
• 411714 Parole or Probation Officer
• 411715 Residential Care Officer
• 411716 Youth Worker
  
  

411711 COMMUNITY WORKER

Facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Community Development Officer
• Community Support Worker
• Housing Officer
  
  

411712 DISABILITIES SERVICES OFFICER

Works in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

Skill Level: 2

411713 FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Assists the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

Skill Level: 2

411714 PAROLE OR PROBATION OFFICER

Supervises offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

Skill Level: 2

411715 RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICER

Provides care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

Skill Level: 2

411716 YOUTH WORKER

Alternative Titles:

• Youth Officer
• Youth Support Worker

Assists young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Juvenile Justice Officer
• Youth Accommodation Support Worker
• Youth Liaison Officer