Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Orthoptist Level 3, Physiotherapist Level 3, Podiatrist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3 Remuneration : $37.70 - $56.54 per hour plus Superannuation Hours Per Week : 16 Requisition ID : REQ526598 Applications Close 27 October 2024 Aboriginal Allied Health Trainee Coordinator – Identified position The role: This permanent part time position provides culturally appropriate support and mentoring to the Aboriginal Allied Health School Based trainees. The position aims to ensure students remain engaged in the program to achieve educational outcomes through problem solving, collaboration, and liaison with both allied health clinicians and the Aboriginal Health Unit team. The role also supports ongoing expansion of the program. The position is part of the district allied health team. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Only those of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be considered and must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. What you'll be doing: This position provides culturally appropriate support and mentoring to the Aboriginal Allied Health School Based trainees. The position aims to ensure students remain engaged in the program to achieve educational outcomes through problem solving, collaboration, and liaison with both allied health clinicians and the Aboriginal Health Unit team. The role also supports ongoing expansion of the program. The successful candidate will provide high quality Allied Health oversight of the trainees consistent with NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. Benefits: Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria: Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and registration requirements as required by the Award OR for psychologists; recognised qualification in accordance with the Health and Community Employees Psychologists (State) Award and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants will also require a Working with Children Check. This is an identified position under the provisions of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria, is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders, identify risks and issues, develop solutions and implement effective evaluation strategies. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Allied Health discipline of qualification and demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels Ability to provide in-depth cultural advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff Current unrestricted NSW driver's license and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Saskia Mccann on Saskia.Mccannhealth.nsw.gov.au Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-Districthealth.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .