Join our team as an Aboriginal Health Worker to make a difference in indigenous health, respecting culture while promoting well-being!Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.03 Per Hour + 11% Super +Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Hours Per Week: 15
Requisition ID: REQ483971Closing Date: Sunday 12th May 2024Aboriginal Health Worker - IdentifiedCessnock Community Health Services/Wonnarua CountryThis is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.About the role:Aboriginal Health Workers are the cultural lead in working as part of the team to deliver Aboriginal Child and Family Services. These services include in-home visiting, comprehensive health assessments, care plans, health information and referral services.The Aboriginal Health Worker connects the service to our Aboriginal communities in the Cessnock LGA. This important role supports families to identify their cultural strengths and reach their goals. The rewards of this role include:
- Connecting to local Aboriginal communities.
- Being part of a team and program that is making a difference for Aboriginal families and;
- Training and development opportunities.
- The Wonai Wareya – New Directions team comprises of Aboriginal Health Workers and Child and Family Health Nurses who collaboratively work together to provide a culturally safe Child and Family Health service to Aboriginal mothers and Children within the Cessnock LGA.
- In our team, each member brings unique strengths and experiences, but what really sets us apart is how well we work together. We're like a close-knit family, always supporting each other and collaborating to give our patients the best care possible.
- Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
- Career Development opportunity.
- You'll receive a complete orientation program upon joining our team.
- Supported by the other members within the Wonai Wareya - New Directions team including Aboriginal Health Worker and Child and Family Health Nurses.
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant LHD Aboriginal Child and Health Program provides clinical direction for this team.
- You will have a high standard of communication and able to build report with families in the community.
- You will work well in a team environment and be approachable, flexible and positive.
- You will have a strong understanding of the needs of Indigenous mothers and families, with respect to cultural values and beliefs.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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