Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified)

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the  Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme 

The role Will develop, plan, deliver and evaluate culturally appropriate primary health promotion, prevention and education activities within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Health and Wellbeing Program.  The program promotes participation of young people 12-18 years across secondary schools, the community and as part of the medical centre at the Cleveland Detention Centre.

Employment Term

• Fixed Term Temporary full-time, ASAP - 30/06/2024 
  (with a possbility of an additional 12 month extension)

Generous remuneration package value up to $109,986 p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $2786.60 - $3694.90 p.f. (HWF3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Professional Development allowance + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness & assistance programs & access to corporate discounts

Role requirements   

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. 

• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.  

• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
• Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.

For additional information please refer to the role description.

Townsville North Queensland

Interested?
Contact: Pamela Hueber on 07 4433 9451
Apply ONLINE by: Wednesday 08/05/2024

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV559204

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.