Aboriginal Health Worker/practitioner- Drug

1 month ago

Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Remuneration**:$60,398 - $87,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time - June 2026
**Position Classification**:Aboriginal Hlth Worker
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Location**:Newcastle Community Health Service
**Requisition ID**:REQ518465
**Closing Date**: 13/10/24

**Where you will be working**:
The successful applicant will become part of the DACS team that is based at Newcastle Community Health Centre, Newcastle. This team consists of multidisciplinary professions ranging from Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and Administration Officers. You will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, family and community members who identify as having substance use challenges. Working alongside your team, you will collectively strive to assist clients reach and achieve better health outcomes.

**About the role**:
As a Drug and Alcohol Aboriginal Health professional, you will connect with community members, teams, services and virtual clinics. Your day comprises of providing support, advice, education and cultural expertise, and knowledge into best practices for DACS. You will also be an advocate and liaison for Aboriginal community member and kin.

You will be compassionate, enthusiastic and flexible in your work approach. You will be part of a larger multidisciplinary team where your cultural perspective and lens will ensure cultural safety and appropriate services are provided. Confidentiality and the ability to set good ethical boundaries is required, along with displaying personal resilience and facilitating culturally responsive care.

You will be supported by your Line Manager, the Aboriginal DACS Manager, immediate team members, DACS District Manager, fellow colleagues of the HNE DACS team; and, Aboriginal peers and programs that provide levels of cultural support and networking.

**What we can offer you**:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional Information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**Information for Applicants**:

- This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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