Principal Aboriginal Health Worker - SWSLHD Aboriginal GOT IT - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ545695 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary full time, 38 hours per week until 07/09/2025
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre but expected to travel Districtwide as needed
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker principal
Remuneration: $1,914.57 - $1,994.26 per week
Requisition ID: REQ545695
Application Close Date: 27/01/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/01/2025 – 05/02/2025
Contact Details: Joseph Madrill – 0455 079 368 | Joseph.Madrill@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
Aboriginal Got It! is an early intervention Mental Health program focused on improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children aged 3yrs-9yrs in preschool and primary school settings. The program utilises a culturally adapted model of care that infuses Aboriginal traditional healing practices alongside Aboriginal ways of being and western clinical practices.
The program involves delivery of a 10 week therapeutic program to Aboriginal children and their extended family members. Aboriginal Got It! also involves holistic case management of Aboriginal families. In addition to supporting families directly the program aims to improve schools capacity to identify and respond to children’s social and emotional needs in the classroom.
Aboriginal Got It! is based within Infant and Child Adolescent Mental Health Services surrounded by a dynamic team of Mental Health professionals and Aboriginal community knowledge holders.
This is your opportunity to join an award winning team. Aboriginal GOT IT! Has recently won the NSW Health Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare. The team’s innovative thinking, strong sense of collaboration and expertise have received the highest level of recognition by NSW Health.
Aboriginal GOT IT! takes our idea of healthcare forward, not just in a clinical sense, but in the approach to its adaptation.
What You'll be Doing
The Principal Aboriginal Health Worker is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Aboriginal GOT IT program to children, their parents / carers and schools across South Western Sydney Local Health District. The Principal Aboriginal Health Worker will play a key role in ensuring the program maintains its cultural integrity, with responsibility for continuing to develop, adapt and evaluate the cultural framework that underpins the program. The position will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will have responsibility for supporting participating families that are engaged in the program around their cultural and psychosocial needs.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- This is Aboriginal Identified role. Describe how your lived experience as an Aboriginal person has informed your approach to health/social needs assessments of Aboriginal children, adults or communities.
- This role requires the applicant to hold a minimum qualification of undergraduate degree. Please list your current qualifications.
- Detail your leadership experience in delivering culturally responsive services to Aboriginal communities.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
