Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Maternity) - IdentifiedNorth West Hospital and Health Service – Mount Isa QLD
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Friendly communitiesRegional, rural and remote $$$ incentivesWorking with us Base salary ranges between $70,337 and $74,501 p.a.
(HWF2).12.75% employer superannuation contribution.Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a.
recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff.
We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel.
You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
About the role The purpose of this position is to provide high quality culturally appropriate services and work collaboratively with other members of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of maternal health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This position will work with the Midwives/Nurses in the hospital setting.
Requirements Possession of a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification.
Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of duties.Whilst not essential, experience working with mums and bubs is highly regarded.Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.A period of probation may apply.Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application/interview preparation.
Contact: Julie Hurst on (07) 4744 4***.
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