Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
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Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Hearing Health)
Salary:
60.00 - 80.00
Posted:
25-01-2025
Category:
Healthcare
City of Brisbane,
Job Description
Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Hearing Health) Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence. Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care. The Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Hearing Health) is responsible for leading components of the Deadly Ears Program for Queensland Health to reduce the rates and impacts of middle ear disease and conductive hearing loss for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across Queensland who currently have one of the highest rates of otitis media—or middle ear disease—in the world. Your position will: Work within a multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver specialist outreach services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with middle ear disease, hearing loss and any associated speech and developmental concerns. Provide ear and hearing assessments within scope of practice as well as assist nursing, ENT, audiological speech and occupational therapy consultations and procedures. Support and embed ear and hearing health promotion practices in the core business of local primary health services. Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include: Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 5% annual leave loading Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Work/life balance, variety and flexibility Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 60.00 - 80.00
Posted: 25-01-2025
Category: Healthcare
City of Brisbane,
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