First Nations Health Access Officer New England

First Nations Health Access OfficerNew England
 
Location | Tamworth, Armidale or Newcastle

Hours | Full-time 

Application close date | 5pm Thursday 4 April 

Annual full-time equivalent salary | $77,585 - $85,422 + SUPER + SALARY PACKAGING*

Join the First Nations Health Access Manager in developing and implementing strategies to improve the capacity of general practice and other mainstream primary health care providers to deliver culturally appropriate primary care services, increase awareness and understanding of initiatives for First Nations health outcomes.

Why work for us 
We are a values-driven organisation and are proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. We employ highly motivated and passionate people who work together to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities. Our values are the basis of everything we do including how we work with each other and the way we connect with our industry partners and the wider community.  We are proud to have been recognised by the 2023 Australian Business Awards as an Employer of Choice. Being an Employer of Choice means that the PHN has been recognised nationally as a well-managed, high-performing, industry-leading organisation that provides a stimulating and supportive workforce.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including: 

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay). 
• Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).
• Hybrid model of working from the office and home – wfh up to 60% of working hours
• Professional development / Education & Training opportunities.
• Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).
• Assistance Program support (EAP).
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives including 2023 Pride in Health & Wellbeing membership.
• Safe driver training.
• Collaboration with passionate like-minded professionals.
• Additional Leave for family & community responsibilities.
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period.
• A supportive team environment.
• Ability to purchase additional leave.

About the role 
In this role you will support the strategic objectives of the PHN by further developing and consolidating existing partnerships with Local Health Districts and others to improve care in the whole of the health system producing measurable outcomes in First Nations health as one of the agreed target areas.

The successful candidate will:

• Identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within your community. 
• Have a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively with and to effectively engage with First Nations people and communities.
• Relevant experience in First Nations Health, health promotion, public health or community development.
• Demonstrated ability to: develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholder’s, influence stakeholder behaviour and the adoption of change, consult meaningfully with the community & develop plans and set priorities.
• Work autonomously, under the direction of remote management, and effectively form relationships for collaboration between geographically dispersed team members.

How to apply:

• Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter. You will find the selection criteria in the position description which can be found after clicking "Apply" in the supporting documentation section.
• Submit your cover letter and resume to the PHN by hitting the "apply now" button.

For more information, please contact Kristy Lee Priestly, First Nations Health Access Manager on 0436 656 ***.

Our Commitment to Diversity 

We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our   Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy.

Additional Information 

*Salary: This role is classified as Grade F –J within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally between Grade F – I.

The PHN considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
 
The current PHN policy requires employees to have received 3 Primary doses of an approved COVID-19 Vaccination.