Job Description:

Position Title: Senior Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time until March 2026
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Senior Aboriginal Health Worker Year 1/2
Salary: $90,593.00 - $93,972.00 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Parklea Corrections Centre

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to join our dedicated team at St Vincent’s Correctional Health located at Parklea Correctional Health Centre.

This role is crucial in providing culturally appropriate health-care support and focuses on providing better health outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful candidate will have a calm and composed attitude and be able to make a positive impact on the patients’ healthcare journey.

Here is a short snapshot of what it’s like to work for St Vincent’s:

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally appropriate health care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at Parklea Correctional Centre.
• Develop and implement health promotion programs and initiatives that address the specific health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Act as a liaison between the correctional facility, health services and Aboriginal communities.
• Provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the justice system.
• Contribute to research and evaluation activities related to Aboriginal health.

Selection Criteria:

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Hold a minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care Work (Community Care) or equivalent health training and experience or a willingness to undertake further education, as required. At St Vincent’s we are supportive of your professional development and training.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, justice and health issues impacting the community.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal communities, providing support and advocacy for Aboriginal patients, families and carers.

About Parklea Corrections Centre:

St Vincent’s is contracted by leading service providers MTC Australia to deliver healthcare services at Parklea Correctional Centre – a major Sydney prison with custodial patients. We’ve established St Vincent’s Correctional Health because of the unique difference correctional health professionals can make.

St Vincent’s has an excellent track record in running health services and we are currently offering exciting opportunities to work within our Correctional Health team.

Employment with St Vincent's Correctional Health is subject to state clearance approval and you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

With a major focus on professional development, we offer an array of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to develop a diverse array of skills to make a real difference to peoples’ lives.

What we offer:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs.
• Supported education opportunities within applicable fields.
• Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Work/Life balance.

Apply Now!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.

Applications close on: 17th October 2024.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

Position Description

How to upload and address the Selection Criteria

Job Demands Checklist and Health declaration

Contact Details:

Kirsty Johnston

Alternate Contact:

sarah selleras- [email protected]

Closing Date:

17 October 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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