Better Together Health Van - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Program Manager (Identified)Queensland Health (Organisation site)Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside
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Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Permanent full-time opportunity responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of specialised health programs through the Better Together Health Van (BTHV).
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.
About the role Permanent full-time opportunity responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of specialised health programs through the Better Together Health Van (BTHV).
About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Manage the operations of the BTHV, ensuring the effective delivery of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Brisbane North and other locations based on need.Develop operational program plans, identify performance indicators, monitor health programs, and establish evaluation processes for health services provided through the BTHV.Ensure the efficient allocation and management of resources, staffing, and logistics to deliver health programs effectively.Coordinate and deliver culturally safe, holistic health care services that are responsive to the cultural, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Provide direct clinical services, including intake assessments, health checks, immunisations, and opportunistic screening for preventable diseases.Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to healthcare; influencing the social, cultural, and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognising the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations to design, deliver, monitor, and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.Value-driven organisation that provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.Be part of a world-class, dynamic, and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching, and cutting-edge research.
Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.
We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
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Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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