Community Support Worker (Thursday Island) , Queensland Health

Working in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is more than a job, it is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, become an integral member of the local community, develop collaborative relationships with other health professionals and be a part of improving indigenous health outcomes by providing comprehensive health services.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC536864
Closing date 29-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Temporary Full Time for 12 months
Contact person Jonathan Schoone
Contact details (07) 4069 0695
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Tell me more...The role will be required to work across the full age spectrum (whole of life) and across the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services ("MHAODS")portfolios. The purpose of this position is to provide culturally appropriate interventions, education and advice on social and cultural issues that are relevant for treatment of Indigenous consumers. This will occur in partnership with community stakeholders and other government departments to facilitate the prevention or minimisation of MHAODS related problems. Northern Cluster MHAODS works with a harm reduction philosophy within a recovery focused community development and engagement model.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Rural and remote/ Indigenous experience

• TCHHS Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (“MHAODS”) covers a large and diverse area with a population to match. To find the best candidate for our service we are looking for people with a genuine interest, experience, or willingness to learn about remote and Indigenous health.

Compassion

• We are looking for candidates with a compassionate and kind mindset; to themselves, their colleagues, and the people we care for. We are looking for a candidate who can convey how they nurture themselves and others to reach their full potential.

Fit

• Our ideal candidate shares our values and vision all the way from an organisation level to the local team. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate how they will compliment and fit with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services MHAODS values and the specific team they are applying for.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

• Base comprising salary between $2,864.10 – $3,185.10 per fortnight
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
• Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
• Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
• Great support team

Requirements for the role:
The essential requirements for this role are:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Advanced level computer skills.
• Current Blue Card.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
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