Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Worker

Description:

Hunter New England Local Health District acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands in which our facilities are located. We pay our respects to Elders, Community members and Community-controlled sector who partner with us to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our district.
Dreaming of a rural lifestyle? This could be your perfect opportunity!
Remuneration: $69,410 - $90,357 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Location: Inverell
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ554446
Applications Close: Sunday, 30th March 2025
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
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About The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker to join our Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program. This position is responsible for the provision of culturally safe, patient centred services to Aboriginal clients and their families with chronic or complex needs by working with a culturally responsive and respectful Clinical Nurse Consultant in providing comprehensive assessment and care coordination along with education to clients, families and their carers that considers clinical, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
Where You Will Be Working
This temporary full-time position is based in Inverell, on rich traditional Aboriginal lands, and provides outreach services to Ashford, Tingha, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra. The successful applicant will be supported by the Integrated Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Consultant, their Line Manager and the broader ICCAPP and Aboriginal Chronic Care Program Teams.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
The position is located on Country and travels across other lands (whether you are looking for local opportunity or wanting to return to Country)This position is part of a larger team that operates with the priority of improving health access and services for Aboriginal peopleIf you are currently studying, support is provided to ensure that you complete the desired tertiary qualifications for employment opportunitiesThere is a strong Aboriginal network and support structure to ensure cultural safety and sensitivity whilst working in a large organisationSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Superannuation contributions Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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