Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee
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- Aboriginal Health Worker
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- REQ521616 Requisition #
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- Sep 27, 2024 Post Date
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possibly:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under S.14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW, proof required from a registered Incorporated body is compulsory).
- Passion and commitment to working with people living with mental ill health / drug & alcohol issues, both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal.
- Understanding of the social and emotional issues experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and commitment to improving these.
- Willingness and commitment to learning and self-development, including completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course at Charles Sturt University over three consecutive years.
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence in the workplace (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills).
- Demonstrated effective communication, written and verbal, computer skills and understanding partnership work.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Zeiser on Tracey.Zeiser@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 25th October 2024
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At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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