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Position status Permanent,Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Health Service Support Classification HW2, HW3, HW4 Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/541340 Closing date 05-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Various Contact person Jordy Darney Contact details (07) 5479 9852
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An exciting opportunity exists for Health Worker/Advanced Health Worker to provide high quality care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, as well as cultural education and training for Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service staff. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate provides a multidisciplinary team approach to complex care including inpatient support, case management, care coordination through the health service and a supported transition back into primary care.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander culture and ability to liaise and communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals' families and communities.
- Work collaboratively under supervision within the multi-disciplinary team to provide quality care, including health awareness, education and health intervention strategies for individuals and the community.
- Deliver a range of evidence-based interventions in a culturally safe, clinically competent, professional and effective manner including the provision of co-case management, care coordination, intake assessments, cultural aspects of assessment and treatment plans, direct therapeutic interventions, referrals and cultural support.
Salary between $58 461 - $62 828 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HW2) (Fixed Term Temporary Full time position for up to 12 months), or Remuneration value up to $76 670 p.a., comprising salary between $63 921 - $67 198 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HW3) or Remuneration value up to $86 646 p.a., comprising salary between $80 308 - $85 223 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HW4). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.
Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- SC541340-RD HW2 (PDF, 413KB)
Role Description
SC541340-RD HW3 (PDF, 411KB)
Role Description
SC541340-RD HW4 (PDF, 413KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
Information Package for Applicants
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