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Form of workEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $78,079 - $105,030 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ387911
Can you support us in our vision to achieve excellence in healthcare for all?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
About the role
The role of the Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator (APCC) is to support the SLHD Palliative Care Service to ensure respectful and culturally appropriate end of life and palliative care for Aboriginal people, by working collaboratively with clinicians, community based service providers and patient families at the primary health care level. The APCC will act as a conduit for Aboriginal patients with palliative care needs in both hospital and community settings, in consideration of culturally competent and culturally safe practices are part of the care coordination process.
We are looking for someone who…
Identifies as an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Holds a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or relevant qualifications/experience in an appropriate health related field.
Has proven ability to build partnerships with Aboriginal community controlled organisations and to represent SLHD Palliative Care Service at Community gatherings and significant Aboriginal events.
Currently holds a valid NSW driver’s licence (P2 licence acceptable).
This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development
Please view the Position Description for further details.
For enquiries, please contact Edward Lie via email at Edward.Lie@health.nsw.gov.au
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030).
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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. .
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Applications Close: 19 April 2023
