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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time until 7 January 2024 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $78,079 - $105,030 per annum (salary based on full time equivalent salary)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ357865
Applications Closing: 7th December 2022
This is a Temporary Part time 24 hour per week position until 7th January 2024 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding. Applicants are encouraged to call Jenny Claridge on 0401 994 996 for any role related queries.
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only in accordance with Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014, applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Cultural Specialist is responsible for the co-ordination of Community Development projects across the Child and Family service to ensure strong and positive engagement with the local Aboriginal community. The position will take a leadership role in the Aboriginal Cultural Consultative Committee to ensure cultural support to our First Nations staff, provide the cultural scrutiny on policy development in the Child & Family environment and recommend areas of development to ensure the service is cultural safe and appropriate.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:
Selection Criteria: * This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who has a demonstrated ability to work with and earn the trust and respect of Aboriginal people, communities and organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead community engagement activities and engage Aboriginal women and families
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills as well as an ability to work independently and within a team
- Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills including proven interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience in supporting broader health teams to enhance cultural and diversity awareness.
- Ability to uphold ethical workplace practices including but not limited to confidently recognising and declaring conflicts of interest including an understanding of issues relating to privacy and confidentiality.
- Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
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Applicants are encouraged to call Jenny Claridge on 0401 994 996 for any role related queries.
