Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - 4 November 2024 to 30 June 2027 Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.03 per hour Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ531223 Applications Close:9 November 2024 Interview Details:Scheduled within 10 days of closing The Welcome Experience | NSW Government Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW.
Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains.
We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people.
As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities.
What we offer: Flexible work arrangements Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing Corporate Health and Fitness program 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income Annual Leave Loading Where you will be working There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
Forget about sitting in traffic for hours and paying for parking, live in the city you'll be minutes away from work (perhaps even close enough to walk or cycle) and even if you live on a property outside of Goulburn or in one of the neighbouring villages, it's still a much shorter trip than big city living.
Goulburn is 45 minutes from Canberra, 2hrs to the beach and 2hrs from Sydney.
What you will be doing The Aboriginal Health Worker works as key member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, including activities in response to the physical, emotional, cultural and environmental needs of people and communities.
Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) Selection Criteria Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. Hold a minimum of Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care OR a relevant Certificate III health qualification OR a formal commitment to complete a Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care.
Training will be supported by the district and must be completed within 2 years from enrolment. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community, including an awareness of the issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team. Understanding of the complexities of Aboriginal chronic disease and preventable lifestyle illness and how this relates to cultural understanding of health issues. Demonstrated capacity to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion and education initiatives. Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and consult with others, including the ability to interact sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people. Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves.
We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity.
Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe.
We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern.
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please contact (convenor) should you require assistance.
If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Australian Work Rights Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa.
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