Advanced Indigenous Health Worker
1 week ago
About the role
The Advanced Indigenous Health Worker functions within the Indigenous Sexual Health Unit and is hosted at by the West Moreton Public Health Unit.
A primary responsibility is the delivery of clinical & educational services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This includes effective liaison and communication with correctional facilities, youth detention centres, relevant health providers and welfare support services in order to ensure that service delivery for communicable diseases and immunisation is appropriate to needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in West Moreton.
About you
- Proven clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus service provision and care interventions working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The ability to provide relevant clinical service advice to health care professionals and operational supervisors regarding service delivery outcomes and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (including patients, carers and communities) within a health-related context and having a clear understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and health related procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally), including preparing complex reports. The proven ability to respond directly to concerns of patients, carers and family members in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrated proficiency in information systems and use of this information for improving Indigenous Health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/ entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
-
Indigenous Mental Health Worker Advanced
6 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. The purpose of this role is to facilitate liaison between the West Moreton Prison Mental Health Service (PMHS) and persons with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait...
-
Atsi Advanced Health Worker
7 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeIt is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act. About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for...
-
Advanced Peer Worker
7 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role Peer workers use the experience of their recovery journey to support people with mental health issues, through peer support, positive role modelling, education, facilitating self-advocacy and providing information and opportunities to encourage participation in the public mental health system. West Moreton Health acknowledges the nature of...
-
Indigenous Recruitment Advisor
4 days ago
Brisbane, Australia Indigenous Workstars Full time**About the role**: This role is for a proactive and highly organised Recruitment Advisor to join our growing recruitment team. You will be supporting our Ampol Future Fuels Project in Brisbane mainly for blue collar recruitment. You will have proven experience within a similar role for a minimum of 3 years. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of...
-
Mental Health Worker Advanced Aboriginal and Torres
3 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeUnder s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. About the role Permanent Full time opportunity to provide culturally sensitive social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
-
Social Worker- Advanced
9 hours ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAre you passionate about outcomes for children and young people across Queensland? We're committed to providing life-changing healthcare for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. About the Child and Youth Community Health Services The Child and Youth Community Health Services (CYCHS) brings together a variety of specialist community services to...
-
Social Worker Advanced
2 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role About you - Deliver advanced level clinical services across multiple specialities with mínimal clinical supervision. - Lead quality improvement initiatives for Social Work within STARS, and actively contribute to the broader quality initiatives within STARS, MNHHS and/ or state-wide initiatives that may be within scope Health Equity It is...
-
Social Worker Advanced Rehabilitation
1 month ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout Us 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...
-
Indigenous Commercial Manager
4 days ago
Brisbane, Australia Indigenous Workstars Full timeThe Commercial Manager is responsible for all aspects regarding the commercial function for the Future Fuel Project. You will lead commercial and contract negotiations and manage any commercial issues. You will need strong negotiation skills and an ability to motivate and lead by example. You will need extensive demonstrated experience as a Commercial Manger...
-
Advanced Social Worker
2 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout Us 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...
-
Jaghu Health Worker Maternal and Infant
9 hours ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role The Advanced Health Worker, Maternal and Infant role functions within a multi-disciplinary team to promote and deliver efficient, effective, clinically relevant and culturally appropriate patient outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families within the Jaghu Program. This role will also provide information and...
-
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeIt is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Are you passionate about outcomes for children and young people across Queensland? We're...
-
Advanced Health Worker
7 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeMetro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and...
-
Indigenous Cadetship
2 days ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAre you passionate about outcomes for children and young people across Queensland? We're committed to providing life-changing healthcare for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. About the Queensland Children's Hospital The Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) (formerly The Lady Cilento Children's Hospital), which opened on 29 November 2014, is...
-
Social Worker Advanced
7 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role The Social Worker Advanced - Domestic & Family Violence and Sexual Assault coordinates multi-agency responses in accordance with legislative and health policy guideline requirements with a view to preventing Domestic & Family Violence fatalities and Sexual Assault examination reform. This role will have delegated authority for the West Moreton...
-
Indigenous Cadetship
6 days ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAre you passionate about outcomes for children and young people across Queensland? We're committed to providing life-changing healthcare for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. About the Queensland Children's Hospital The Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) (formerly The Lady Cilento Children's Hospital), which opened on 29 November 2014, is...
-
Social Worker Advanced
7 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role This position provides advanced clinical knowledge and skills to deliver specialist contemporary, evidence based Social Work services and leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary team, to consumers of the Chermside Community Mental Health Team, their families/carers, and external stakeholders to optimise psychosocial outcomes and to...
-
Social Worker Advanced
4 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout the role - Provide professional leadership and professional governance for mental health Social Workers within Metro North Mental Health - The Prince Charles Hospital (MNMH-TPCH). - Consistent with the strategic directions for MNMH, contribute advanced level of knowledge, skills, experience and clinical leadership to support the implementation of...
-
Social Worker, Advanced
7 months ago
Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full timeAbout Us 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...
-
Indigenous Disability Support Worker
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Australia LifeFul NDIS Full timeAbout Us At LifeFul, we empower our clients to live their best lives by understanding their needs and guiding them to their desired outcomes. We give voice to those who need it and help build confidence in those who can. We are expanding our team to ensure excellent support for our clients. At present we are seeking **FEMALE**Support Workers who are also...
