AddressAbout Us:
Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for close to 30 years. The organisation is a bulk billing community-controlled health service, managed by a Board of Directors who oversee and manage the strategic directions of the service.
Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Rockhampton and surrounding regions. Bidgerdii collaborates with health and well-being partner agencies to enable integrated continuity of care for the community and continue to work to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy and program reform in Queensland.
About the Role:
As the Transport Driver you will join the Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Program team. This is a 12-month fixed term position till 30 June 2025.
The purpose of the transport/Liaison Officer is to provide professional, courteous transportation and medical courier services for clients, as required. This role is also responsible for the development and implementation of local marketing and community engagement strategies, to actively increase awareness, access, and uptake of health services.
The position is located with our Wellness Hub. Travel outside of Rockhampton to Mount Morgan, Blackwater and the Central Highlands will be required at times.
This is an Indigenous – identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.
About You:
You a compassionate, optimistic individual wanting to make a difference in people’s lives especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and also have the following:
- Hold a current, unrestricted “C” class Driver’s Licence – essential.
- Demonstrate an excellent driving record with knowledge and understanding of Road Traffic
- Regulations – essential.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health issues in Aboriginal Communities.
- Demonstrated ability to utilise community development processes and to network and work
- collaboratively with wide range of community members, families/careers, schools, and health
- service providers and local organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate engagement/ promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area.
- Demonstrated competence in use of Business technology and desktop applications; internet, word, spreadsheet and database packages.
- Ability to read and use maps and street directory.
- Ability to understand transport schedules and coordinate transport appointments in line with
- patient needs.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including a diverse client base.
- Demonstrate empathy for people who are frail, aged, disabled and/or disadvantaged.
- Ability to work within a team base environment and autonomously as required.
Practical Requirements:
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential
- Working with Children Check (Blue card)
- Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, COVID19 and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
- Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.
What We Offer:
We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology, great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative, community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.
Other perks for joining us (not limited to):
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Awesome Organisation Culture
- 11% Employer Superannuation Contribution
- 17.5% Leave Loading
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and please include:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A short 1 - 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “Key Selection Criteria” section of the Role Description.
- Include any additional forms / evidence as listed on the Position Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
If you need more information, please contact HR and Recruitment team **@bidgerdii.org
Applications close: Monday, 27 May 2024
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
