Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner
4 weeks ago
- Competitive salary and salary packaging options
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee wellness programs
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner - Indigenous – Fraser Coast, Queensland.
Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time.
Location:Rostered between Maryborough, Hervey Bay and the mobile clinic that services the surrounding townships.
Practice Information:
This Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Fraser Coast region. They are passionate about delivering culturally appropriate, patient-centred healthcare and promoting positive health outcomes for the community. This Primary Health Care Service is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of their employees. They offer a range of benefits, including: -
- Competitive salary and salary packaging options
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee wellness programs
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Assisting in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of clients' healthcare needs
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised care plans
- Conducting health checks, screenings and immunisations
- Delivering health education and promotion programs to the community
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
- Advocating for the healthcare needs of the Indigenous community
- Participating in continuous professional development activities
Position Description:
Providing culturally appropriate and holistic healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Qualifications & Experience:
- Formal qualification as an Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner or working towards
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the healthcare or community services sector
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, health beliefs and practices
- Commitment to providing high-quality, culturally safe and client-centred healthcare
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the local area
After Hours Requirements: No
Salary Information:
- $26.83 - $40.00 per hour.
- Competitive salary and salary packaging options
About the Fraser Coast:
The location is in the Fraser Coast area in Maryborough, a Queensland regional town of 25,000 people. Well supported with Hospital and Specialist access. Maryborough offers a relaxed & enjoyable lifestyle close to the coast with a good choice of schools & shopping. It is close to Hervey Bay (30 mins), two hours to Sunshine Coast and three hours north of Brisbane.
For more information on this position, please contact our team viahws@healthworkforce.com.au.
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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