AddressJob reference: 870466
Location: 5118 - GAWLER EAST
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Gawler Health Service - Aboriginal Health
- Salary: ASO3 $66,590 - $70,968 p.a. / ASO4 $75,430 - $79,070 p.a.
- Temporary Full-time position working up to 7 March 2025
Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a ASO3 or ASO4.
Overview
You will provide a holistic support service to Aboriginal clients in the Gawler community. Working in a collaborative and participative framework to increase continuity of care across the health setting, you will strive to address social issues and promote better outcomes for Aboriginal people through the facilitation of Well Health Checks. You will play a vital role in networking and maintaining collaborative partnerships between service providers, non-government agencies and the community throughout the Gawler service area. Contributing to service development activities and evaluating service effectiveness, you will assist with monitoring care plans to ensure appropriate and relevant care outcomes are achieved on a daily basis. SA Health is committed to improving the health of Aboriginal South Australians. Promoting positive health in the community, we are developing culturally appropriate models of care for Aboriginal Health and extending Aboriginal community engagement. Increasing access and equity to health services, we are committed to addressing the social determinants of Aboriginal health.
For qualifications see role description.
BHFLHN has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Application Closing Date
28 June 2024 - 2 weeks close - 11.55PM
Attachments
870466 - Aboriginal Health Worker.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
