Aboriginal Health Worker

1. Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
2. Hold or be willing to work towards a minimum Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice), and be willing to work towards Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) standards to meet Registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
3. Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, develop, deliver or lead, evaluate and report on health promotion and education programs within allocated timeframes and resources.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage and work autonomously to effectively prioritise workloads under limited supervision within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated skills in client assessment, support, referral and advocacy in drug and alcohol or related field and a commitment to quality improvement with the ability to develop resources for the delivery of culturally appropriate programs.
6. Well-developed verbal communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a range of health professionals/ service providers/agencies to ensure coordination of care and appropriate allied health and social services referrals for Aboriginal people.
7. Demonstrated computer skills with an ability to maintain accurate records in appropriate clinical and non-clinical information systems, collate data in spreadsheets, maintain diaries/calendars, as well as produce routine electronic written correspondence, project plans or educational materials and program evaluation reports.
8. Current drivers licence Class C and ability and willingness to travel within the LHD for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Etter on Sarah.Etter@health.nsw.gov.au