Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ469167
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner will work in collaboration with the AMIHS Midwife and other Aboriginal Health staff including the New Directions Aboriginal Mothers and Babies Program. The position will also be expected to work collaboratively with antenatal and maternity services across WSLHD and with other key internal and external service providers including local Aboriginal services and programs.
The Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner will provide a variety of services including but not limited to advocacy, support, liaison, referral and health promotion and assistance with transport where required to facilitate access to services that addresses the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. Community engagement and community development are also key components of the model.
The Aboriginal Health Worker is a non-clinical role. The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the Aboriginal Health Practitioner Scope of Practice and as demonstrated through competency assessment.
AMIHS is based at the Aboriginal Health Hub on the grounds of Mt Druitt Hospital and reports operationally through Integrated & Community Health.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or Aboriginal Family Health or other equivalent qualification. Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)
- Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and / Or Torres Strait Islander.
Selection Criteria:
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- In this role, being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Holds or aspires to hold a Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or Aboriginal Family Health or other equivalent qualification in a health-related field relevant to the role. For an Aboriginal Health Practitioner holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and a current authority to practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) .
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links to the local Aboriginal community in western Sydney.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting on Aboriginal women and women having an Aboriginal baby and their infants and and / or experience in providing social support, linkage to services, group work, community education, advocacy and health promotion with the Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cultural brokerage with individuals, families and communities; cultural guidance for the other members of the team; and, facilitate respectful and culturally safe access for individuals, families and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and can demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and computer skills.
- Current driver’s licence valid in NSW and willing to use for work purposes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Anne Fuller on 02 98811204 or email Jo.Fuller@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 28th May 2024
