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SalaryRemuneration: $129 235.88 Per annum + 11% Super +
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ459035
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th February 2023
Birra Li - Nurse Unit Manager Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Services
John Hunter Hospital Maternity Service/Awabakal/Worimi Country
This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click .
Applicants must be female under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About us:
Birra Li Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Services provides culturally responsive maternal, infant and child health care services to families living in the Awabakal and Worimi communities located in the Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas.
Based in the heart of Newcastle an idyllic lifestyle - facilities of a large city with the warmth of a close community – everything you need!
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are proud to boast about our stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, NSW’s largest lake, beautiful architecture with first class cafes and restaurants and not to mention our world class vineyards right next door – so much to love and enjoy.
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About the job:
- In this role you will be based at the John Hunter Hospital Maternity Service, you will be joining the dynamic and innovative leadership and Management Team in the Maternity and Gynaecology Service with travel to Newcastle Community Health Service.
- You will lead and manage the Birra Li Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Services in providing culturally responsive maternal, infant and child health care services to families living in the Awabakal and Worimi communities located in the Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas. Birra Li services include Pregnancy and Post-birth Care, Cultural Support, Child and Family Health Care (blue book checks), Immunisation, Specialist Breastfeeding Support, Social Work Services, Health Education and referrals to other services.
- Monthly meetings with the Service Manager Maternity and Gynaecology.
- Access to clinical supervision.
- Access to My Health Learning and HNE health education programs.
- Avenues to further develop your leadership & management skills.
- Mentorship & career guidance.
- Support to attend relevant forums & conferences.
- A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake further postgraduate studies.
- Superannuation contributions 11%.
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
- Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
- Career Development opportunity.
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
- Applicants must be female. This is a genuine qualification under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Registered Nurse / Midwife with current authority to practice with AHPRA with tertiary qualification in Health Management.
- Eligible to drive in NSW.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive 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 via or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of 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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