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Form of work- Women's and Children's Health Network, Youth & Women’s Safety Wellbeing Division, Cedar Health Service – Port Adelaide - 5015
- Salary
- Classification - OPS6 - Operational Services Officer L6 - $89,265 to $94,003
Overview
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
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The Opportunity
An Exciting opportunity exist within Youth & Women’s Safety Wellbeing Division to join us as a Senior Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide community engagement, Clinical Health assessment, treatment, referral, psychosocial support, and advocacy, including associated record-keeping, for women dealing with a variety of complex health issues both individually and in group settings.
- Undertake an advocacy role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, to ensure their health and well-being circumstances and service needs are considered.
- Work consultatively, collaboratively and in partnership as part of a multi-disciplinary health team.
- Development of partnerships and collaborative initiatives with Aboriginal community groups/agencies, other health professionals and referral organisations.
- Provide specific detailed cultural knowledge, expertise and advice to educate and assist staff to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Cert IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, Practice or equivalent which is recognised by the Aboriginal Health Council of SA.
- To be known, respected and connected within Aboriginal communities and demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities and non-Aboriginal individuals whilst maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to lead, influence and promote the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a Health Service delivery setting.
- The ability to work under general direction, determine priorities and organise workloads to deliver to deadlines and as a member of a team to problem solve and resolve conflict.
- High level of skill in planning, developing, implementing and delivering a range of projects and group work with a range of complexity that support self-management of health care.
To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
Benefits of Joining us
Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements.
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 859269
Enquiries
Admin Coordinators Cedar Health
Phone: 84440700
E-mail: Health.CedarAdminCoordinators@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
9/4/2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
OPS6 - Senior Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker Cultural Lead - Cedar Health Service - Role Description - 859269.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
WCHN Competency Framework.pdf
