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Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.03 Per Hour + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Your salary may be adjusted in line with the recognition of prior years of service on receipt of documentation outlining your service and qualifications.
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ461589
Applications Close: Wednesday, 14th February 2024
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital
This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be male under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Where you'll be working:
The John Hunter Hospital AHLOs work closely with the John Hunter Children's Hospital AHLOs and the Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Workers. The office space is located within the Social Work Department and Social Workers also provide support and collaborative working relationships.
About the role:
- You will provide cultural support to patients and their families and be a resource where men’s business is particularly identified
- You will be involved with patient advocacy, referring patients back to community-based supports following discharge, and helping patients access resources to maintain their best health outcomes
- You will have access to yarning sessions and cultural mentoring being established at the John Hunter Hospital, as well as support from the other AHLOs working on those days
- You can participate in the John Hunter Hospital Close the Gap Committee and the HNELHD AHLO Network meetings
- You will receive regular support from the Manager of Social Work
- You will work in partnership with a female AHLO
- Additional shifts are often available to help cover the leave of colleagues
Requirements:
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works
- Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required
Benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare:Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- 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
About you:
- You will be outgoing and connected to your community
- You have an understanding of community resources and services and are passionate about enhancing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient experience at the John Hunter Hospital
- You will be using a number of computer-based programs so computer skills and usage are integral parts of the position
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role-related queries or questions contact Fran Hodgson on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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 PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases 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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