Posted:
8/29/2024, 4:17:41 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: Max Term - June 2026
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Aboriginal Health Worker
Salary: $60,398 - $83,957 Base pay per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Darlinghurst - Alcohol and Drug Service
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Come and work for one of the largest inner-city hospitals in Sydney. Servicing a wide variety of patients from across the CBD and Eastern Suburbs; including providing care to trauma, medical, surgical, and mental health & drug and alcohol adult patients.
Based in Darlinghurst surrounded not only by our community we have great public transport links, food from all around the world and a village like community spirit in the heart of the city.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance coupled with regular team social activities
About the role:
The Aboriginal Health Worker will work within the Alcohol Drug Service and provide culturally sensitive care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people accessing St Vincent's Hospital inpatient and outpatient Alcohol and Drug services.
The position will work closely with patients/clients, their families and liaise with other health care professionals within SVHS as well as external agencies to contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people accessing Alcohol and Drug Service support.
About you:
We're on the lookout for a passionate team member to join us, someone who really cares about ensuring cultural safety in health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients.
At St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, we want someone who excels in communication, advocates for client empowerment, and values family involvement.
We're a team that's all about support and building on your strengths and if you feel the same, we are the team for you.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
3. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and of the health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
4. Proven ability and experience in engaging with and advocating for Aboriginal people and communities in a health care setting.
5. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills – including advocacy, liaison (internal and external) and negotiation along with computer skills.
6. Demonstrated understanding of issues for people with drug and alcohol problems along with an understanding of harm reduction principles.
7. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a high demand environment with competing demands.
8. Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s License with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Closing date 27th September 2024
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