Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Pool - Various Roles (Identified)
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualification
Location: Negotiable
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Requisition ID: REQ521246
Applications Close: 27/11/2024
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is committed to strengthening employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and supporting the growth and development of the District’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce. As part of this initiative, our district has established an Aboriginal Talent Pool to allow Aboriginal employment for roles coming up throughout the year across all our services and facilities.
Applicants can be considered for various roles across the District including but not limited to - Administration, Nursing, Allied Health, General Services and Wards person. Permanent (Full time/Part time), Temporary (Full time/Part time), and Casual positions may be available.
We invite you to begin this career move with us and help positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff, and communities experience our organisation and services. If you have a genuine interest in caring for others and a high degree of motivation, we invite you to consider a career in Health. Apply Today!
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing for motor vehicles
- Great education opportunities through our in-house Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
What you will bring to the role:
- This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under the Government Sector Employment Act 2014, Rule 26. Applicants must demonstrate their Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here.
- Relevant work experience in a related role and/or qualifications/professional registration in the relevant area.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently
- Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Power point)
- Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Lalor on Peter.Lalor2@health.nsw.gov.au
