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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/ Practitioner
Remuneration: $60,398.00 - $87,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ482584
Applications Close: 14 May 2024
Vaccination Category: A*Identified Aboriginal position.Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town and we’ve prepared to help you settle in.When you join our team here at MLHD, you unlock priority access to a broad range of interesting and unique learning and development opportunities where you can quickly advance your skills. With this advanced skill acquisition and experience comes fast-tracked career progression; the sky’s the limit to how far you can go!Why You’ll Fit Right In.You have a good sense of adventure and are willing to try new things. We’re looking for open-minded leaders who take a systematic approach to their work, have strong critical thinking skills and are passionate.The Aboriginal Health Worker role is non-clinical and provides a variety of services in a community and/or hospital setting. These services include advocacy, support, and liaison and health promotion.Aboriginal Health Workers also communicate with, and facilitate access to, other government and non-government organisations and support services in order to provide care that meets the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. This communication may occur during and/or after the person’s contact with the health service.*This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.Learn more about theDiscover Work-Life Balance in Your New Home.With a sparkling 3300 sunshine hours a year and a sunny disposition to match, The Riverina positions you centrally to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Zoom home from work in five minutes, reclaim time for things you enjoy!There’s loads to explore, from river sports and nature walks to craft markets, shopping and museums. Our little slice of heaven is known as Australia’s ‘food bowl’ with the best fresh produce coming from orchards and farms all around, so our restaurants and wineries are simply sublime.Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us .Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD.Go on, you’ve earned it a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Jessika Patane, Acting Team Leader Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service/Building Stronger Foundations on 0477 310 788 or for a confidential chat.Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 Primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements.MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:.
