Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner- Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services – Identified

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.  

What we can offer you:  

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:  

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)  
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance  
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members  

What will your day-to-day look like? 
Joining the YDACS team in our newly created role of Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, you will become an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, helping to shape the position. Your role may involve working across different health sites and within the community, ensuring continuity of care and encouraging young people to explore opportunities for care, support, and treatment in partnership with Aboriginal services. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply!  

• You have a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and community needs.
• You possess a solid understanding of harm minimisation approaches.
• Building trust, effectively engaging with young people, and delivering important health messages in relatable ways are key skills you bring.
• You excel at establishing and maintaining strong professional boundaries while delivering person-centred care, which will be essential in this role. 

Where you will be working:  

The Youth Drug and Alcohol Services (YDACS) team brings together professionals from a range of health disciplines to work together in support of young people aged 12 to 24 years old. The successful applicant joining the team will be adding a new role to the existing mix of dedicated staff. It is a great opportunity to work and learn in a drug and alcohol clinical service committed to better outcomes for young people, those who support them and the wider community. 

The role is part of the YDACS multidisciplinary team and in practice that means ongoing, day-to-day support from the whole team. In addition, a thorough orientation, individual supervision, cultural supervision, access to education and training opportunities and service manager support will together ensure the successful applicant every opportunity to feel connected and confident in learning, developing, and delivering service to young people in this role. 

The Determination 1 of 23 Aboriginal Health Worker classification – recognition of prior service ensures there is provisions of Recognition of Prior Years of Service that will influence the commencing of rate of pay for the successful candidate.  

As part of the interviewing process, provide any documents and evidence related to your qualifications, service history, payslip and/or statuary declarations to support the timely assessment of your years of experience in both employment and community engagement. This may also include other position descriptions and/or signed letters stating service provided, with dates and times (hours).  

Essential: 

• This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under section 14d of the anti-discrimination act 1977.
• Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
• Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Hold 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).
  
• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.
  
• Current Working with Children Check. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Jay Jordens on jay.jordens@health.nsw.gov.au