Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job Share may be considered
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Transition to Practice
Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 3 February 2025 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice
Orange Health Service
About the role
Orange is nestled in the picturesque Central Western Tablelands of NSW, it offers locals and visitors a unique blend of rural living with the culture and opportunities of a modern city.
The Orange Health Service Social Work Department operates across both the Orange General Hospital and Bloomfield Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Campus. Aboriginal Health Workers at Orange General Hospital are essential members of the Social Work Department, ensuring Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander patients, carers & relatives have access to culturally sensitive and safe services at the Orange General Hospital.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and have:
· Strong interpersonal & communication skills
· Previous experience in the provision of health or community services
· A commitment to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
· Eagerness to work collaboratively in a team.
· A passion to serve patients, carers and relatives in hospital.
The Aboriginal Health Worker position at Orange General Hospital is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance the health & wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community in Orange.
As an employee of Western NSW LHD and the Orange Health Service Social Work Department you will be provided the opportunity to develop professional knowledge and skills and obtain experience in quality improvement activities and workplace education to contribute to improved care for patients / clients and their families.
This role supports applicants to complete the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice).
Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us at Western NSW Local Health District.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Brad Haines, Social Work – Head of Department on 0483 177 293 or at Brad.Haines@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
