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October 25, 2024
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Katoomba
OTHER & FULL TIME
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Remuneration: $67,063.00 - $87,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ521265
Remuneration: $67,063.00 - $87,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ521265
Application Close: 07/11/2024
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working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) works as key member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide flexible, holistic and culturally appropriate health care services, including direct clinical care once registered, to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
Your role as The Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) will act as an advocate for Aboriginal patients and families in the provision of culturally appropriate health care. You will assist Aboriginal people to make informed decisions about their health care needs by explaining clinical services, treatments and findings from assessments and interventions. This position will see you actively participate in health promotion/health education/disease prevention programs to empower Aboriginal people and their carers or family to manage their health.
This is a Permanent Full time role on offer and may require some weekend or afternoon shifts. If this is the kind of working environment for you and the opportunities excite you, please apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) works as key member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide flexible, holistic and culturally appropriate health care services, including direct clinical care once registered, to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
Your role as The Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) will act as an advocate for Aboriginal patients and families in the provision of culturally appropriate health care. You will assist Aboriginal people to make informed decisions about their health care needs by explaining clinical services, treatments and findings from assessments and interventions. This position will see you actively participate in health promotion/health education/disease prevention programs to empower Aboriginal people and their carers or family to manage their health.
This is a Permanent Full time role on offer and may require some weekend or afternoon shifts. If this is the kind of working environment for you and the opportunities excite you, please apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and a demonstrated ability to effectively and sensitively liaise and communicate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and agencies.
- Has undertaken or is willing to undertake, a Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care Practice with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting the health of Aboriginal people, particularly mental health, drug & alcohol, psychosocial, domestic violence or sexual assault issues.
- Must be able to identify and implement health promotion activities within a secure environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Patients.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work unsupervised, take initiative, and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community development activities.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Graham Miller on Graham.Miller@health.nsw.gov.au
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