Posted:
11/18/2024, 11:13:05 AM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Role title: Aboriginal Health Worker, Mental Health
Role type: Permanent full time
Department and location: Community Mental Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $60,398 - $83,957 + super
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Be part of a friendly and supportive team and help deliver high-quality patient centred care
Support Aboriginal patients who are dealing with health-related issues, primary in mental health
Assist staff to provide culturally safe and respectful care to Aboriginal patients and families
Work in closely with Allied Health, care coordinators, and other health professionals in care planning
Contribute to achieving the outcomes of the Aboriginal health plan & national reconciliation action plan
About you
Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Experience in effectively engaging with Aboriginal people in a health care setting
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a high-demand environment
Experience in supporting people with mental health challenges, crisis intervention, short term solution focused intervention, assessment and care planning
Have a current driver’s license
Be able to undertake one 1pm-9:30pm shift per week
Have a qualification in Aboriginal Health/Education, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Welfare or equivalent. This is desirable rather than mandatory
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
An Aboriginal identified role
St Vincent’s is committed to delivering on our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Closing the Gap on health and wellbeing disparities amongst First Nations Australians.
This role is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 15 December 2024.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care