First Nations Administration Surgical Support Queensland Health (Organisation site: )
Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane
Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.
Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and carers across Division of Surgery & Peri-operative Services during their patient journey to provide priority access to our services within the division.
The Indigenous Officer will work collaboratively with the broader multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of appropriate and culturally sensitive services which contribute to improved health outcomes and the reduction of health inequalities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 5% annual leave loading Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Work/life balance, variety and flexibility Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as 'Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
First Nations Administration Surgical Support - Role Description (PDF, 357KB) CHQ_Job Applicant information kit_Feb 2023 (PDF, 985KB) #J-18808-Ljbffr