First Nations Community Support Worker (Atods) [Identified Role] , Queensland Health

The primary objective of the Mental Health and ATOD Service is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services across the continuum of care including early intervention, prevention and promotion.
This position is community based, and the incumbent will be expected to work with a broad range of individuals across both teams.
Join our team today and share in our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/MI533767
Closing date 22-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Ongoing - 76 hours per fortnight
Contact person Ruth Dewar
Contact details 07 4744 9100
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Mornington Island (Gunana), the largest of the North Wellesley Islands located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, is currently home to a community of approximately 1500 people.
The Island achieved self-governance in 1978 and is now controlled by the .
The Traditional Owners of Mornington Island are the Lardil people.
are responsible for delivering mental health and ATOD services throughout the NWHHS. Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services across the continuum of care including early intervention, prevention and promotion.
This role will develop, support and assist with implementing initiatives, in accordance with community wishes and priorities, to reduce harm associated with the misuse of alcohol and other drugs and to improve mental wellbeing.
The position is community based, and the incumbent will be expected to work with a broad range of individuals across both ATODS & Mental Health teams.
Permanent full-time role, 76 hours p.f.
About the benefits
Our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff.
To attract top tier candidates we provide generous remuneration packages and employment benefits that include:

• 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• cultural, bereavement, maternity, parental and sick leave options
• long service leave accrual

are also available * plus access to corporate discounts, and employee wellness and assistance programs.
Base salary ranges between $68,740 and $76,828 p.a. (AO3)
Requirements
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence is required for operation of fleet vehicles.
Pre-employment screening: working with children (Blue Card) and criminal history checks.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A 3-month period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Contact: Ruth Dewar 07 4744 9100.
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Monday 22 January 2024.
Download the Role Description for future reference and interview preparation.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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