Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal maternal infant health service

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Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Aboriginal Health WorkerRemuneration : $ 62,512.00 - $ 90,357.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)Hours per week : 38Requisition : REQ552848Location: Dubbo, NSW- Find out moreApplications Close: 20 March 2025 – 11:59pmAboriginal Health Worker – Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) About The Role Dubbo Primary & Community Health The Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and Aboriginal babies. AMIHS is a community-based midwifery service.The Aboriginal Health Worker is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing flexible primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. This includes activities that address their holistic and cultural needs to improve health access and outcomes. The Aboriginal Health Worker will support women, their families, and their babies by providing a safe environment from conception up to 8 weeks postnatal, ensuring that the women's pregnancy journey is both culturally and clinically safe.This community-based role works within a primary health care model to enhance the woman’s pregnancy journey.Western NSW LHD encourages suitably qualified female Aboriginal people to apply for this position. Being female is considered a genuine occupational qualification as per Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons, whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.To Apply For This Role Click ‘Apply’ Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jane Keys on (02) 5853 2500 or for more information.Additional Information For Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr