Aboriginal Health Worker

5 months ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time

**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker (HM1)

**Remuneration**: $78,079 - $105,030 (+super) per annum

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: REQ423096

**Position Title**: Aboriginal Health Worker (HM1) - Drug and Alcohol Services - PFT - Sydney Olympic Park

**Are you right for us?**

Are you looking to make a positive difference? Are you both community-minded and up for a challenge? Are you quick to learn and put those learnings into practice?

Then you could be the perfect Aboriginal Health Worker (HM1) to join the professionals at Justice Health NSW. Firstly, applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 NSW. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria below. We're looking for an Aboriginal Health Worker with demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with Aboriginal consumers, families and communities across NSW with complex health needs and drug and alcohol issues. Someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience working with community based networks and demonstrated understanding of evidence based drug and alcohol treatment approaches.

**Are we right for you?**

Here at Justice Health NSW, The Aboriginal Health Worker will:

- Enable access to health care for Aboriginal people with substance dependence needs by ensuring systems, services and processes are established and maintained between Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) custodial and community drug and alcohol services and other key services (including non-government, primary care, social support, justice and mental health services).
- Co-ordinate a range of preventative, health and social care wrap around responses for Aboriginal patients to improve collaboration, engagement, navigation and service coordination between custodial and community drug and alcohol services, at critical transition points in care. The role will provide cultural expertise to stakeholders and partner with services to ensure the cultural needs of the consumer are considered and met.
- Support clinical teams in the development of culturally informed assessment and treatment approaches for stimulant and alcohol treatment pathways, and ensure the social, cultural and historical contexts are appreciated and reflected in the way drug and alcohol services are offered.
- Ensure drug and alcohol treatment and care builds on the strengths, resources and knowledge of Aboriginal consumers and be responsible for supporting the broader drug and alcohol health system (including the Walama List) to increase their capacity to work with Aboriginal people, families and communities in a culturally safe manner.

The Aboriginal Health Worker (HM1) will work within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JH&FMHN) and Ministry of Health policies, procedures and guidelines as well as Corrective Services NSW or Juvenile Justice NSW rules and regulations as set out in the relevant legislation.

**Want to know more about our service?**

Justice Health NSW is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997 and is funded by NSW Ministry of Health. Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide Specialty Health Network delivering health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems across community, inpatient and custodial settings.

**Want more than just a salary?**

Your salary of $78,079 - $105,030 (+super) per annum is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

- Additional allowances + salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + Access to ADOs
- Fantastic training & education avenues available
- Terrific professional development & career progression opportunity
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team

**Want to be sure we’re inclusive and diverse?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. Put simply, we focus on your capability and your passion.

**Ready to Apply?**

The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following selection criteria:

- As an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Applicants must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
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