Aboriginal Project Consumer Worker - SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ29580 Requisition #
1. To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.2. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people accessing drug and alcohol services.3. Direct experience as a consumer of a drug and alcohol service and sound knowledge of different treatment models.4. Ability and willingness to work with drug and alcohol consumers and health workers.5. Demonstrate an understanding of consumers’ rights and responsibilities.6. Demonstrate an ability to attend and participate in regular meetings/forums.7. An understanding and commitment to harm minimisation principles in drug and alcohol treatment settings.8. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively and cooperatively, both independently and within a team environment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Malcolm on Annie.Malcolm@health.nsw.gov.au
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applications Close: 10 May 2018
