Company

Government Of South AustraliaSee more

addressAddressPort Pirie, SA
salary SalaryTemporary
CategorySocial Care

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 830711
Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
  • Multi-classed Salary: $66,590 - $70,968 p.a. - OPS3 | $57,842 - $62,221 p.a. - OPS2
  • Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 024)
  • Aboriginal Specific role - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
Overview
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) has a strong commitment to provide accessible, effective and meaningful services to Aboriginal families, individuals and communities living in and visiting the region. YNLHN acknowledges the cultural and social determinants of Health and particular complexities affecting the Health and well-being of Aboriginal people and the need for a holistic and multi-faceted health approach to service design and delivery.
In the role of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Worker, you will provide services and programs to Aboriginal people and their families with social and emotional wellbeing problems including those suffering from mental illness, issues associated with forced removal, grief, loss and trauma. This also involves providing services in individual as well as group settings and supports and assists with the development of a multidisciplinary team. OPS2 level Workers will continue to work under supervision.
Extensive liaison is required in respect to other individuals and departments, both within and outside the organisation to ensure clients receive referral to appropriate services that meet their needs. You will also acts as a 'cultural broker' between clients and services to provide support and advocacy and ensure services are provided that are sensitive and considerate of Aboriginal culture. You will also assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes to meet the needs of Aboriginal people and work in conjunction with relevant community groups, health workers and organisations.
Eligibility
OPS2 Applicants must be willing to undertake studies in Certificate IV in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and willing to undertake further education, training and other professional development activities relevant to the position.
OPS3 Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and hold registration with the ATSIHPBA and be willing to undertake or have a current registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
Please refer to the job pack below for more information on the position, responsibilities and essential minimum requirements.
Important Information
A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
YNLHN has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia In accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
Job Reference: 830711.
Enquiries
Barbara Daw
Patient Journey Team Leader
Phone: 0481 476 222
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
8 February 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Refer code: 1390237. Government Of South Australia - The previous day - 2024-01-31 00:04

Government Of South Australia

Port Pirie, SA
Jobs feed

Service Technician - Mechanical

Electro-Mechanical Services Pty Ltd

Sydney, NSW

FIFO - All rounder

Campbell Transport

Perth, WA

Apprentice - Machinist - 3rd/4th year

Heat And Control

Mount Gravatt, QLD

CNC Machine Operator

Driver Hire Australia

Carole Park, QLD

Apprenticeship Opportunity- Apprentice Machinist

B&S Hydraulics

Virginia, QLD

Machine Operator CNC - Steel Metal Industry

Qest Human Resources

Wayville, SA

Multi-skilled Operator

Stellar Recruitment

Perth, WA

FIFO Machine Operator

North Oz Plumbing

Perth, WA

Sales account manager

Randstad

Osborne Park, WA

FIFO Fixed Plant Operators (Gold)

Strategy Maintenance Systems

Perth, WA

Share jobs with friends

Related jobs

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Worker

Senior Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (OPS5)

Sa Health

$80,877 per year

Adelaide, SA

a month ago - seen

Senior Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (OPS5)

Sa Health

Port Lincoln, SA

2 months ago - seen

Senior Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (OPS5)

Sa Health

North Adelaide, SA

2 months ago - seen

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Worker

Your Nursing Agency

$66,590 - $70,968 a year

Port Pirie South, SA

3 months ago - seen

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Worker

Your Nursing Agency

$66,590 - $70,968 a year

South Australia

3 months ago - seen

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Worker

Your Nursing Agency

$66,590 - $70,968 a year

Clare, SA

3 months ago - seen

ABORIGINAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING WORKER

Sa Government -Sa Health

Port Pirie, SA

3 months ago - seen

Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker

Women's And Children's Health Network

$84,522 - $94,003 a year

Port Pirie, SA

4 months ago - seen

ASO5 Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker Port Pirie or Kadina

Sa Health

$84,522 - $94,003 a year

Port Pirie, SA

4 months ago - seen

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Worker

Sa Health

Temporary

Port Pirie, SA

4 months ago - seen