Cclhd - Aboriginal Health Worker - Paediatric Behavioural Triage

4 days ago


Central Coast, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker
**Remuneration**: Depending upon qualification
**Hours Per Week**: 16

**Location**:We have positions available in Gosford Hospital or Wyong Hospital
**Requisition ID**: REQ587384

**Applications Close**:Wednesday 09 July at 11:59 pm

**Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW**Anti Discrimination** Act 1977.**

This position will work within the Paediatric Behavioural Triage Clinic (PBTC) team and be responsible for providing culturally sensitive care navigation utilising lived experience to children (5-12 years of age) who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to facilitate access to appropriate services across the Central Coast. This position will assist the delivery of 'service navigation' support to consumers and young people their parents/carers with mental health issues, and their parents/ carers.

This position will enhance engagement and access to the PBTC and involves liaising with patients, family members and carers in supporting and referring them to suitable services. This may be via telephone, telehealth where available, and in hospital and/or community settings. This position will also provide cultural consultation to support the non-Aboriginal workforce who work with Aboriginal children and families, with the aim to increasing the delivery of culturally safe and responsive care.

**About the Role**:
In this important position, you will use your lived experience and cultural knowledge to support children and families navigating mental health and behavioural services. Your role will include:

- Providing culturally sensitive service navigation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their parents/carers accessing the PBTC.
- Enhancing access to appropriate services through direct engagement in hospitals, community settings, via telephone, or telehealth.
- Supporting children and families by facilitating referrals and follow-up with suitable health and social services.
- Collaborating with clinicians and staff to increase culturally safe and responsive care.
- Offering cultural consultation and guidance to non-Aboriginal team members to improve service delivery for Aboriginal families.

**For more information about this role, please view the** Position Description

**This role is suitable for the following**:

- Aboriginal Health Education Office Non Graduate
- Aboriginal Health Worker

**About You**:

- This is an Aboriginal Identified position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d)
of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
- Demonstrated experience providing health education or connection to services and/or relevant vocational qualifications.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to work from various locations around the district
- Has experience in working with Aboriginal children and families, particularly in health, social services, or community support settings.
- Is confident in navigating health and community systems to connect families with appropriate support services.
- Has excellent communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.

**Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.**

**Benefits**
- **Work-Life Balance** - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- **Financial Benefits** - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- **Health & Wellbeing** - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- **Career Growth** - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**
- Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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