Aboriginal Health Worker - Identified

Sunday 12th May 2024

Aboriginal Health Worker - Identified

Cessnock Community Health Services/Wonnarua Country

This 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.

If you enjoy working with others, can bring your passion and cultural connection to this service then this rewarding opportunity is for you!

Where you’ll be working: 

• 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.

Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• 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.

About you:

• 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.

Additional information:

• 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.

 Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Glenda Entwisle on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

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 SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of

benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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