Aboriginal Education Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $81581 - $108532 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ476836
Location: Broken Hill

Please note to apply for this position you must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 19

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
 

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.

We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

• The Aboriginal Education Officer under the guidance of the Director Aboriginal Health and Community Relations will coordinate, facilitate and deliver the Respecting the Difference training in collaboration with partnering organisations and Aboriginal communities to comply with the NSW Ministry of Health requirements and guidelines.
• The role will also provide a high level of cultural support, advocacy and leadership across the Far West to support the development to increase cultural safety and awareness within the workplace.
• The role will be required to assist with lead, manage and coordinate health promotion events across the Far West.

 What is on offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave every year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment, includes Remote Housing Benefit
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease
• Support through advanced education & training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its livability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 19
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history and impact of colonisation on the health and of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' access to equitable health care services.
• Relevant qualification of a Certificate IV in training and assessment or willingness to complete the qualification requirement.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and evaluating training that enhances cultural and diversity awareness.
• Excellent communication, including interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage relationships and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated time management and organisation skills, including the ability to work independently and within a team. High level of computer literacy skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrates participation and engagement in Health Promotion events.
• Current NSW driver's licence and commitment to travel across the district

 The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
 

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Corina Kemp on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 18/4/2024

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.