What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the position is to improve the cultural effectiveness and quality of the work of the Health Promotion Service (HPS) across all four priority areas: healthy eating/active living, prevention of harm from alcohol, tobacco control and falls prevention.
The position will ensure that HPS initiatives are effective, culturally safe and inclusive, and are delivered in a manner that is beneficial to and facilitates positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Central Coast. The position will provide cultural expertise within the HPS and further enhance the cultural capability and awareness of the service. It will also ensure strong linkages between the HPS, Nunyara and local Aboriginal organisations and communities, with potential to co-design and deliver new projects that are responsive to community needs.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Gosford Hospital, Holden Street.
Central Coast Local Health District is the largest employer and healthcare provider on the Central Coast and are committed to growing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working across the region to best support our community. We are committed to providing our staff with a happy, healthy and rewarding workplace. We encourage and support professional development and community engagement. With two acute hospitals, two sub-acute hospitals and eight community health centres we provide the most comprehensive medical service in the region.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
What we Offer
1. Salary Packaging of Relocation costs through our Salary Packaging partner Salary Packaging Plus.
2. Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
3. Fill Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
4. Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
5. Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
6. Social Club.
7. Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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Applications Close: Sunday 18th February 2024 at pm If you experience difficulties submitting your application Technical Support is available Monday to Friday to by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.