Male Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Aboriginal Health Worker)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $60,398 - $87,301 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannaution
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital with support to Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ535141
About the Opportunity
In this role, you will have an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal people accessing health services within the hospital setting. You will act as a liaison supporting the consumer, the family and Health Service staff and will assist with accessing other services relevant to the needs of the patient their family, carers and friends.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Qualifications related to Health or Allied Health field or equivalent experience.
- A demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing, demonstrated active involvement in local Aboriginal community and an understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom.
- A Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is a Male Aboriginal identified position, the applicant must be of Aboriginal descent by proof of Aboriginality, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted as such by the community. Being Male and Aboriginality are recognised as genuine occupational qualifications and are authorised under section 31(2h) and 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging up to $9,009, Novated Car Leasing, meal entertainment allowance up to $2,650. For more information, please visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualification and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Health & Wellbeing: discounted Fitness Passport, free nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals, access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families and yearly flu shots etc.
For more information about the benefits, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Sarah Firman on 0476 415 967.
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Applications Close: Friday 29 November 2024
