Aboriginal Health Worker Out of Home Care Health Pathway - Identified Position

District wide | $58,692 per annum + super + salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | REQ483933 | Further incentives offered
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This is a Temporary Full Time 38 hours per week position until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours, subject to funding.

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With you, we can do more.

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Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health worker passionate about community development and providing support to children and young people?  Then you could be the perfect person to join the ISLHD Out of Home Care (OOHC) team located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin Nations.

It is a wonderful opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) to join the OOHC Health Pathway team. The AHW will work in a team of nurses, a social worker and paediatric doctors organising health assessments for children and young people living in OOHC aged 0-17years and linking them to health services. This is a temporary full time role ending 30 June 2025, with the possibility for extension.

We are looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker who:

• Has experience working with children and young people
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the health issues that impact Aboriginal people and communities
• Interested in networking in the community
• Has great communication skills
• Has a current, unrestricted NSW driver’s licence with the ability to travel (in accordance with role responsibilities)

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Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

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From Helensburgh in the north to Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

The role is based at Porter Street Child Health Centre, North Wollongong. A current, unrestricted NSW driver’s licence with the ability to travel to multiple locations is required.

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Looking for more than just a salary?

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Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:
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• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Access to Clinical Supervision to facilitate in-depth reflection on clinical practice in a supportive environment
• Training and education opportunities
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
• Ongoing support from an experienced team

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Apply now by addressing the below selection criteria and submitting an up-to-date resume and cover letter (no more than 1-2 pages).

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Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrate your knowledge and ability to effectively work with Aboriginal communities to address Aboriginal health and community needs.

2. Describe your experience of working with children, young people and families.

Need more information or help applying?

• View the  Position Description
• Visit the ISLHD website
• Learn more about ISLHD’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and other important information
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• For role-related queries, contact Anna Meaker Anna.Meaker@health.nsw.gov.au 0434 601 752

Applications close: 21 May 2024