Casual Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.02 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ481440
To apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
- Provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.
- Knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community and engage Aboriginal communities to contribute towards the development, delivery and evaluation of culturally appropriate plans and strategies that provide positive health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
- Support and inform Aboriginal people and their families to ensure an understanding of clinical interventions and service delivery processes that enable informed decisions in relation to their health needs.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team.
About Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill
A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) with minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or related field, or willingness and commitment to obtain.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and to liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and deliver health education initiatives.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy including word processing and data entry skills.
- Current unrestricted licence and a willingness and ability to travel as part of the role.
- Active involvement in the local Aboriginal community, with demonstrated understanding and commitment to improving the health issues impacting on Aboriginal infants, children and their families with demonstrated experience working with families who have young children.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other health professionals to facilitate health services for Aboriginal families and their children.
- Ability to work under limited supervision, use own initiative and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community development activities.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Manoel on Julie.Manoel@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 21st of May
At Far West 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
