Aboriginal Outreach Worker (Aboriginal Health Worker) - Aboriginal Chronic Care Team
Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people’s homes.
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,157.52 - $1,673.11 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ525936
Where you will be based
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Opportunity
In this role, the Aboriginal Outreach Worker will form part of a collaborative professional team providing culturally appropriate support and care in partnership with the Chronic Care Coordinators to people with a chronic disease. Working with the Chronic Care Coordinators the role will establish links with Aboriginal communities and with individuals, identify barriers to managing health, and encourage and support access to health services.
For more information, please view the Position Description
The Ideal Candidate is someone who...
- Holds a Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or currently enrolled or has relevant Aboriginal health qualification and a willingness to undertake further training as identified.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Kiah Fleming on 0436 844 948 or via email at Kiah.Fleming@health.nsw.gov.au.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 15th November 2024
