Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Remuneration: $60,398 - $87,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ479658Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977.About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.You care. We care.About the roleBallina Community Health are seeking an Aboriginal Chronic Care Worker to provide primary health care duties to support Aboriginal Chronic Care Health Services.Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
- Growth – access to professional and personal development.
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
- Possession of, or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III qualification related to the assessment and treatment of Chronic Disease
- Demonstrated working experience and knowledge of Chronic Disease programs, inclusive of health issues and key policies that impact Aboriginal Communities across Northern NSW Local Health District
- Demonstrated ability to liaise, proactively engage and work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and agencies in achieving better health outcomes for the Aboriginal Community
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health service team
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and a capacity to flexibly develop local responses to community needs and cross cultural communication skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to learn and use a computer for relevant programs, including those for patient records and data reporting
- Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
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