Remuneration: $60,398 – $87,301 pa + Super + Salary Packaging 
Location: Gomeroi Country – Tamworth Hospital 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered) 
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker  
Hours Per Week: 38 
Requisition ID: REQ495106

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the team:

The Immunisation team is part of the Health Protection Service, Hunter New England Population Health Unit. The Health Protection Service is responsible for the surveillance and control of communicable diseases, coordination of immunisation, environmental health, epidemiology, and public health research.

The role is based on Gomeroi land on the Tamworth Hospital site in the Population Health building.

As the successful candidate you will be supported by a Nurse Manager, Aboriginal Immunisation Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Public Health Physicians; 

• HNE Population Health Aboriginal Network Group 
• NSW Aboriginal Immunisation Network

   

About the job:

The Aboriginal Health Worker works as a key member of the Immunisation team and plays a vital role in improving immunisation coverage rates through tailored service delivery and targeted projects for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across Hunter New England Local Health District.  

Through collaboration and advocacy this role will assist in identifying and developing culturally appropriate immunisation service delivery, resources, and education with a focus on adaptations for rural and remote services  The role includes data review, quality assurance, quality improvement, and reporting

For more information click here for the Position Description

As our star candidate:

You will have experience and the ability to work with Aboriginal people within a rural community setting along with several key skills such as 

• Open communication and active listening 
• Being responsive and inclusive to diverse cultures, experiences, perspectives, values, and beliefs 
• Engaging and confident in discussing health related messages to a variety of audiences. 
• Collaboration with internal and external partners 
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Immunisation program and an understanding of the issues that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health. 

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. 

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:  

Additional information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. 

For role related queries or questions contact Julie Kohlhagen at Julie.Kohlhagen@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 7th July 2024