Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Midwifery Group Practice
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- Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ542929 Requisition #
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Aboriginal women and families.
- Play a crucial role in improving birthing experiences and outcomes.
- Salary Packaging - lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
If you're passionate about making a real difference and supporting the health and well-being of Aboriginal families, this role is for you.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Employment Type: 2 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $67,063 - $87,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is a thriving, supportive workplace. Located in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, Blacktown Hospital offers modern facilities to enhance both staff experience and patient outcomes.
- Outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for relaxation and well-being.
- Just a 10-minute walk to Westpoint shopping center for added convenience.
- Multiple parking options: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and easy access to Blacktown train station.
Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.
What you'll be doing
- The Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive antenatal and postnatal (up to 6 weeks) support to improve the birthing experiences and birthing outcomes experienced by Aboriginal women and their families in Western Sydney.
- The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the agreed Scope of Practice and primary healthcare functions for the community in which they work.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification: Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Care (Practice).
- Registration: Current Registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal health practitioner.
- Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Confirmation of Aboriginality.
Selection Criteria
- This is an identified Aboriginal Position. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- In this role, being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has or is willing to undertake credentialing for maternal health.
- Demonstrated experience in working with multidisciplinary team and to liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal women, families and children .
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy including word processing and data entry skills.
- Active involvement in the local Aboriginal community, with demonstrated understanding and commitment to improving the health issues impacting on Aboriginal communities.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community screening activities.
Requisition ID: REQ542929
Applications Close: 19th January 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter ofyour application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Being Female and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are genuine occupational qualifications for this position as described under Sections 31 and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW). Please include a sentence on both your Gender and Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in your cover letter; Applicants will be required to confirm status at interview.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
