Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Worker
Job no: 880104
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services, Aboriginal Health
* Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), Metropolitan Youth Health - Christies Beach, 5165
* Salary – $76,561 - $80,256 p.a - Full Time – Ongoing/ Permanent – OPS4
About the Opportunity
A requirement of this role is that the applicant is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to an exemption under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
The role requires Aboriginal expertise, cultural knowledge and life experience. Applications for the position/s is/are therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Metropolitan Youth Health (MYH) team as a Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker/Aboriginal Health Worker, where you will be responsible for:
* Planning and delivering a high standard of specialised health care services to Aboriginal young people and their families, within a youth health and multi-disciplinary context.
* Support and provide guidance to team members on culturally appropriate interventions.
* Contribute to the development of partnerships and collaborative initiatives with community groups, health professionals and organisations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to:
* Ability to work under general direction, prioritise and organise workloads to deliver to deadlines and as a member of a team to problem solve and resolve conflict
* Working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families with diverse values systems, cultural differences and special need
* Providing training workshops on cultural protocols and other information that support non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff to deliver culturally sensitive health care service
* Knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures including family and community obligations
What WCHN Can Offer You
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
* Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
* Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
* Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.
* Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
* Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
About Us
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
* specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
* state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
* community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
* specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 880104
Enquiries to: Anna Morris - Team Leader, Phone: 8326 6053, E-mail: anna.morris2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 24th November 2024 – 11:55pm
Useful Links
OPS4 - Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker - MYH - Role Description - 880104.pdf
Advertised: 07 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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