Aboriginal Health Worker

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker
**Remuneration**: $56,896 - $83,799 per annum
**Requisition ID**: REQ405764

**Position Title**: Aboriginal Health Worker - Integrated Care Services - Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (Identified) - PFT - South Coast Correctional Centre (RHWIS)

**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 Integrated Care Services - Aboriginal Health Worker to join the professionals at Justice Health NSW. Firstly, applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1997. We are also looking for applicants that possess a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and/or equivalent study and/or work experience and a willingness to obtain the relevant qualification.

**Are we right for you?**

The Aboriginal Health Worker will work within the Integrated Care Service (ICS) based in the health centres to increase access to health treatment and prevention services for Aboriginal people, and have a strong focus on the prevention and management of chronic disease with an emphasis on improving the patient journey from custody to community. The Integrated Care Service aims to support and enhance the existing systems to provide an integrated model of care for adult patients in custody and on release into the community with chronic or complex health conditions. Furthermore, ICS is to monitor patients from entry at reception through custody and post release unto the community, ensuring they receive seamless, timely, appropriate and effective health care. The Aboriginal Health Worker 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 $56,896 - $83,799 p/annum (+ super) 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 for a lifestyle change?** **#ruralhealthincentives**

This role may qualify for the rural incentives program. So, as well as being an important member of a local community and gaining life experiences, you will receive additional incentives.

**Ready to Apply?**

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

- Must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent - an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Discrimination Act 1997 NSW.
- Must possess a Certificate 3 in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- Must be able to identify and implement health promotion activities within a secure environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients.
- Possess a current NSW drivers licence and the willingness to travel across the Network (as necessary).
- Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Recent experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and their families and knowledge of their local cultural-specific communities and its health services.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values of the Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network.

**Need more information?**

**Applications Close**: Sunday, 25th of June - 11:59pm