3 May, 2024
Aboriginal Health Worker/Aboriginal Health Practitioner for MERIT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Kamilaroi/ Gomeroi Country
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Remuneration: $60,398 – $87,301 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ484060
Applications Close: 23rd May 2024
Location: Kamilaroi/ Gomeroi Country
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Remuneration: $60,398 – $87,301 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ484060
Applications Close: 23rd May 2024
Closed Identified under Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – Advertisement and essential criteria.
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.
Citing and corroboration of Aboriginal identity is flexible, however the statutory requirements for Aboriginality are based upon descent. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here. If you require support, please make contact so this support can be offered.
About the Role
Your role in this position is to provide support and work directly with clients participating in the MERIT program who identify as Aboriginal. You will also work in conjunction with your colleagues to ensure that the team as a whole, are providing a safe and culturally appropriate service which promotes positive involvement from the clients.
This position will be supported by the Health Service Manager, MERIT colleagues and Administration Officer, and the DACS Aboriginal Manager.
Where you’ll be working
The successful applicant will become part of the Drug and Alcohol MERIT team that is based at Tamworth Community Health Centre, Tamworth. This team consists of multidisciplinary professions ranging from Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and Administration Officers. Together as a team, you will provide counselling and case management to clients that have identified as having a drug or alcohol dependency and are involved with the criminal justice system.
About You
The successful applicant will have sound understanding of the barriers facing Aboriginal clients access to mainstream services. You will have a positive, non-judgemental attitude and the ability to remain professional, and approachable, within a diverse working environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal services on offer for referral purposes would also be beneficial.
Benefits
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO’s each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on Patricia.Skelton@health.nsw.gov.au
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on Patricia.Skelton@health.nsw.gov.au
