Aboriginal Trainee - Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
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- Aboriginal Health Worker
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- REQ145569 Requisition #
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- Jan 20, 2020 Post Date
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Help with your application
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.
Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.
Identified role
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information about this please contact Chantal Bates from the AES on 0458 301 956 or via email chantal.bates@aes.org.au or Abbey Orcher from the AES on 0408 663 482 or via email abbey.orcher@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Working visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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To apply
for this position, please address the following Selection Criteria
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current health issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities outlined by Western NSW Local Health District Health Strategic Plan and Western NSW Local Health District Health Improving Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan.
- Willingness and commitment to work effectively as art of a multidisciplinary team and deliver services to the whole of the community.
- Commitment to work as an Aboriginal Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Trainee (under supervision) with all consumers who have mental health drug and alcohol issues.
- Written and oral communication skills to a standard to undertake a university degree course.
- Willingness and commitment to undertake tertiary study towards the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health), attend residential teaching blocks, complete clinical competency assessments, assignments, essays, examinations, worksheets and clinical and health promotion practicum placements under supervision which will require the ability to organise and prioritise work and study activities.
- Current licence to drive in NSW with the willingness and ability to drive long distances for work purposes, including overnight stays.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Sharon McIntyre on Sharon.McIntyre@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 8827
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.
Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.
Identified role
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information about this please contact Chantal Bates from the AES on 0458 301 956 or via email chantal.bates@aes.org.au or Abbey Orcher from the AES on 0408 663 482 or via email abbey.orcher@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Working visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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