Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (PARVAN) - Female Only - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ588972 Requisition #
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Please describe your cultural and community connections (an applicant’s trace is genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discriminations Act 1977).
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Can you please share a time that you have successfully used your connections with the Aboriginal community to advocate and improve outcomes for children and their families where there has been violence, abuse and neglect?
- Please describe a time whereby you played a leadership role within a multidisciplinary team. How did you use your skills and knowledge to support the provision of culturally responsive service within this team?
- Give an example of a time that you have established networks that have supported referral pathways and coordination for Aboriginal clients and families. What knowledge, skills and strengths did you use to do this?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mcdonald on Laura.Mcdonald@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney 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.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
