Aboriginal Health Worker - Cape Barren Island

The role:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist, and in accordance with legal requirements and relevant professional competencies provide support services to Cape Barren Island Community Health Centre (CBICHC), by:

• Support and assist the CBICHC Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the provision of health care to the Cape Barren Island community including engagement with local Aboriginal community members to improve and address the delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare
• Participating as an active and contributing member willing to enhance team operations and achieve health service goals
• Communicating effectively with CBICHC and other health staff regarding local matters, processes and operational tasks and assist with creating a culturally welcoming environment for Aboriginal community members.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Truwana/Cape Barren Island Community Health Centre:

• Provides primary health, outpatient and emergency health services to the island population of approximately 100 people. 
• The usual pattern of work will entail a one week on/three weeks off routine.  Travel to/from Truwana / Cape Barren Island from either Launceston or Flinders Island, and on-site accommodation, will be provided each rotation for successful applicants who reside elsewhere. 
• Truwana / Cape Barren Island is the second largest island of the Furneaux Group in the Bass Strait and is a remote and isolated location.  Applicants should familiarise themselves with the various aspects of working at this location (the contact officer is available for answering questions).

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $60,666 to $63,222 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• District Allowances of up to $2385.25 per annum for a family 
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,533 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10% 
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum 
  
• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Aboriginality - The Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it will be filled in accordance with the Guidelines for Aboriginal Employment

2. Current Driver’s Licence

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds or is working towards Certificate lll in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or *equivalent

2. *Certificate III in Aged Carer Certificate lll in Community Services

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  525963 Aboriginal Health Worker - Cape Barren HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
•  525963 Aboriginal Health Worker - Cape Barren HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

Lauren Thurlow

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre 
Phone:  (03) 6359 0***
E-mail: **************@ths.tas.gov.au 

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