Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Advanced Health Worker (Identified)

Job Description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Advanced Health Worker (Identified) Queensland Health (Organisation site)Various locations across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service JOBS FOR MOB! An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker to join the Child Health team on the Sunshine Coast. As a member of the Child Health team, the role focuses on health promotion and delivery of culturally safe and appropriate care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and patients aged 0-18 years. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers, and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions. Key Responsibilities include: Deliver a range of evidence-based interventions in a culturally safe, clinically competent, professional and effective manner including the provision of care coordination, intake assessments, cultural aspects of assessment and treatment plans, direct therapeutic interventions, referrals, and cultural support. Establish trust and rapport with children, youth, families, and community through strategies to assist in promoting growth, development, and overall wellbeing. Provide support for maternal, children, young people, and their families, inclusive of appropriate referrals, relevant delivery education, health literacy, and using electronic patient management systems. Remuneration value up to $83,804 p.a., comprising salary rates $37.87 - $46.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3) (permanent part-time positions, hours negotiable). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). Why work for us? We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages, and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service. As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:• A wellness program;• Generous superannuation;• Flexible work arrangements;• Career training and development; and• Salary packaging. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. APPLICANTS ARE TO APPLY ONLINE The following file types are accepted: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .rtf, .txt, .doc, and .docx. Do not upload zipped files, tagged pdfs, or protected documents. Click on the "Apply" button to submit your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr