Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Palliative Care - Incentives Offered

It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!Remuneration: $60,398 - $87,301 per annum + 11% Super + Rural Incentives
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2025
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Location: Biripi Country | Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ484750
Applications Close: Tuesday, 7th May 2024This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click .About the Manning area:
There aren’t many places in the world where you hear the words ‘I love where I live’ spoken daily. But you do in , Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding which is home to the Gathang speaking Aboriginal people, the Biripi and Worimi. We have the perfect lifestyle.

• Beautiful Rivers, pristine beaches, lush green mountains, a thriving community full of various cultures, lower housing prices, and higher living standards.
• The business community thrives with a new university precinct and fantastic career opportunities.
• We are just three hours drive north of Sydney, two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie.

About Manning Base Hospital:

• Manning Base Hospital is a great place to work because we offer a supportive and collaborative environment, exceptional benefits, and a variety of career opportunities.
• Our staff are the heart and soul of our hospital, and we are dedicated to providing a positive and rewarding work experience.
• Great job security, competitive salaries, and an excellent work-life balance.
• Manning Base Hospital serves the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts and has undergone significant redevelopment following a $140 million investment with a further $40M planned.
• Manning Base Hospital has 180 beds with all the specialities you would expect of a Rural Hospital, providing you with a diverse mix of elective and emergency cases with support from our tertiary centre (John Hunter Hospital).
• Each area has developed professional development pathways supported by the Senior Leadership teams.

About the role:

• Provide holistic and culturally appropriate Palliative Care and end of life services to Aboriginal patients and their families and carers.
• Work closely with the Palliative Care multi-disciplinary team, community based service providers, patients and their families to ensure cultural and community issues are adequately considered.
• A comprehensive orientation package will be set up for the successful applicant as well as ongoing professional development opportunities including, mandatory training, regular clinical supervision, peer support as well as support from Social Work Manager.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment and contribute to the social work perspective in the multidisciplinary response, ensuring that patients are supported through the health system and beyond their discharge from the hospital.
• If there are no suitable Aboriginal Health Practitioner applicants, applications from Aboriginal Health Workers will be considered, with the view that the successful applicant will work towards the requirements of an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

Requirements:

• Hold AHPRA registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, or willingness to obtain AHPRA registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.
• Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Fitness and including the Group Fitness module.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%

- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersRural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)

*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation.Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the Health Worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for this position however may be considered for other similar positions.
• If there are no suitable applicants that hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice), applications from candidates that hold a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care may be considered to be appointed as an Aboriginal Health Worker.

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For role related queries or questions contact Matt Dumas on 0417412011 or Mathew.Dumas@health.nsw.gov.au OR Jamil Ahmad on 65929111 or Jamil.Ahmad@health.nsw.gov.auInformation for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine 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 (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on and !#AboriginalEmployment