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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2024
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.02 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ470780
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information .
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families?
We're seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Paediatric Behavioural Triage Clinic (PBTC) team. In this role, you'll utilise your lived experience and cultural understanding to navigate care for children aged 0-12, ensuring they receive timely access to the services they need. Your role will involve fostering engagement, removing barriers to access, and providing cultural consultation to support the non-Aboriginal workforce in delivering culturally safe and responsive care.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Fleet Cars available to use when travelling from site to site and where required to visit homes.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- You are of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and are accepted in the community as such.
- You hold or aspire to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the field in which the Aboriginal Health Worker is employed.
- You hold a current valid Drivers Licence and have the ability to travel across sites within the District
This position will be based out of the Wyong Paediatric Unit, Wyong Hospital, and will require travel between locations on the Central Coast.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our
Stepping Up Website
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
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Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Draper on 0438 082 437 or Julie.Draper@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Monday 4th March 2024
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
