Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce Program
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- Project Officer
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- REQ111510 Requisition #
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- Jun 04, 2019 Post Date
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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 & Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply to this role. For more information please contact Ashleigh Knight or Katelyn Atkinson on (02) 6882 8100, ashleigh.knight@aes.org.au or katelyn.atkinson@aes.org.au at the Dubbo Western NSW Area Office. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDSteppingUp.
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.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process per Policy Directive PD2017_040. 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: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDApplicationSupport.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles (permanent and temporary) in the near future.
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To apply, please address the following Selection
Criteria
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience.
- Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1997.
- Commitment to Aboriginal mental health and demonstrated understanding of the issues that impact on service delivery for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated experience in participating in research and/or service evaluation, including data collection to inform current and future practice.
- Ability to effectively use writing skills and technology for electronic communication, web based research, documentation of plans, preparation of reports and promotional material.
- Effective organisation, time management and prioritisation skills, with experience effectively managing competing demands to deliver on commitments and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to understand their needs and effectively motivate engagement with potential solutions.
- Current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive regularly for work purposes, including occasional overnight stays.
Need more information?
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- For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Brideson on Thomas.Brideson@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 674 877.
A recruitment pool may also be created for permanent, temporary and casual positions of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.
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 & Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply to this role. For more information please contact Ashleigh Knight or Katelyn Atkinson on (02) 6882 8100, ashleigh.knight@aes.org.au or katelyn.atkinson@aes.org.au at the Dubbo Western NSW Area Office. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDSteppingUp.
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.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process per Policy Directive PD2017_040. 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: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDApplicationSupport.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles (permanent and temporary) in the near future.
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