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Form of workAn applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
An applicant's race and gender are genuine occupational qualifications and is authorised under Section 14(d) and 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
This position will be based at Narrangy-Booris – Menai Community Health Centre NSW.
Menai is located on the Traditional Lands of the local Dharawal people in the Sutherland Shire LHD. The role also works across the St George LHD which is located on the Traditional Lands of the Bidjigal people.
“This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the Selection Criteria”.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The primary role of the Aboriginal Health Worker is to provide culturally appropriate care for mothers and babies from birth to school entry age and to provide extensive cultural, practical, and emotional support to the families.
The model of care is primarily based on Aboriginal Child and Family Healthcare, focusing on Personal Health Record checks, early intervention/prevention strategies and implementing culturally appropriate healthcare and education on closing the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.
The role of the AHW is to ensure the client receives a culturally appropriate service, participates in the delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate postnatal care, education and support for Aboriginal babies, mothers, their families, and carers.
The role provides the cultural link between the Multidisciplinary Team and the Aboriginal Community. As the Aboriginal Health Worker you will be involved in the delivery of cultural awareness education, health promotion and initiatives.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
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.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:
