October 17, 2024

Northern NSW Local Health District

Lismore

FULL TIME & OTHER

Aboriginal Health Worker Trainee, Mental Health - Lismore/Grafton

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (208 weeks)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Remuneration: $60,398 - $87,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527338

NNSWLHD have two Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee positions available at the following locations.

Lismore Mental Health - contact Tamara Stein

Grafton Mental Health - contact Russell Brewer
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for two Aboriginal Mental Health Trainees to join the team in Lismore and Grafton. This position is located within and functions as part of the Mental Health team. The position will also undertake and meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) degree. Under supervision and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the position will participate in the development and implementation of adult mental health services to promote the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and the wider community. The position is focused on activities to prevent and intervene in the development of mental health and drug and alcohol problems.

It is a requirement of the position to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) degree through the Djirruwang Program at Charles Sturt University.

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Join our team and you’ll enjoy

Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
Growth – access to professional and personal development.
Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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 for Lismore position please contact Tamara Stein on Tamara.Stein@health.nsw.gov.au
For role related queries or questions for Grafton position please contact Russell Brewer on Russell.Brewer@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 30 October 2024

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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