27 March, 2024
Aboriginal Health Worker/ Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Kamilaroi/ Gamilaroi Country
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker/ Aboriginal Hlth Practitioner
Remuneration: $60,398 – $87,301 per annum + 11% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ468432
Applications Close: 7th April 2024
Location: Kamilaroi/ Gamilaroi Country
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker/ Aboriginal Hlth Practitioner
Remuneration: $60,398 – $87,301 per annum + 11% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ468432
Applications Close: 7th April 2024
This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click here.
About the Role
As a Drug and Alcohol Aboriginal Health professional, you will connect with community members, teams, services and virtual clinics. Your day comprises of providing support, advice, education and cultural expertise, and knowledge into best practices for DACS. You will also be an advocate and liaison for Aboriginal community member and kin.
You will be supported by your Line Manager, the Aboriginal DACS Manager, immediate team members, DACS District Manager, fellow colleagues of the HNE DACS team; and, Aboriginal peers and programs that provide levels of cultural support and networking.
You will also be connected to the local facility staff and management on site. Orientation programs will be communicated, and learning comprises of online and classroom education. Further to this, educational opportunities can be discussed as aspirations align with development plans for this position.
Where you’ll be working
The successful candidate will be located in Moree which is known for artesian spas and fertile soils. Moree is a connected and supportive rural town and as a member of the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services team, you will be enhancing the services and support to the local community and more broadly, as there is some outreach across the area.
About You
- You will be compassionate, enthusiastic and flexible in your work approach.
- You will be part of a larger multidisciplinary team where your cultural perspective and lens will ensure cultural safety and appropriate services are provided.
- Confidentiality and the ability to set good ethical boundaries is required, along with displaying personal resilience and facilitating culturally responsive care.
Benefits
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO’s each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Forbes-Walker on kate.forbeswalker@health.nsw.gov.au or Patricia Skelton on patricia.skelton@health.nsw.gov.au
