Aboriginal Health Practitioner

September 23, 2024

Western NSW Local Health District

Dubbo

OTHER & FULL TIME

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $67,063.00 - $87,301.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 Oct 2024 – 11:59pm ***closing date extended***

Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Dubbo Health Service

About the role
When you work at Western NSW Local Health District we’ll always support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills needed to reach your potential.

We currently have 2 permanent full time positions available.

This role works as key member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive primary health care services, including direct clinical care, to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities to achieve better health access and outcomes.

The Aboriginal Health Unit at Dubbo Health Service provide a crucial link between the Health Service and the community. They are essential in establishing and building relationships between Aboriginal patients and care clinicians to achieve best patient outcomes. They deliver culturally appropriate and clinically competent health care and health education to patients, and assist in providing education to staff across the Health Service to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery.

This position is operationally responsible to the Executive Team at Dubbo Health Service through the Aboriginal Health Unit Manager. You will be supported by your team, the multi-disciplinary team and the Aboriginal Health Leadership team from the strategic directorate.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

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Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Stephanie Halliger, Aboriginal Health Unit Manager on (02) 6809 6594 or at stephanie.mcdonnell@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.