Remuneration: $30.46 – $44.03 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital, Kamilaroi Nation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ501464
Applications Close: Thursday 5th September 2024

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 role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Worker to join our team at Tamworth Hospital! Your role will be to work within our palliative care unit and intensive care unit where you will provide health services to patients who are critically unwell or approaching end of life, in order to assist them in achieving better quality of life. You will also provide support to people in the community who are being cared for by the palliative care team.

You will work alongside patients and families and assist to provide culturally sensitive care, advocate for this to occur and increase understanding and access for families of our health systems so that we can provide the best care possible to community when they need us most.

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

Tamworth Hospital is a major referral hospital located in the northern region of the Hunter New England Local Health District. Our 288-bed facility includes Intensive Care, rehabilitation services, a Brain Injury Unit, Diabetes Centre and high dependency unit.

You will have a great team of Aboriginal health workers and social workers around you to support you! We encourage you to attend training and further professional development in line with the objectives of this position.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing compassionate end of life care, in a way that is informed through Aboriginal wisdom and knowing as well as specialty care from medical professionals. You should enjoy working within a team environment to reach solutions and problem-solve in a challenging, busy environment.