Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
3 days ago
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Identified) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide quality care, including health awareness, education and health intervention strategies for individuals and the community
- Provide support and advocacy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families accessing services
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to regularly liaise, communicate and network with a range of stakeholders
- Network and negotiate with other organisations, services and health professionals, as required
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Driver Licence
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent part time (38 hrs p.f.)
- Base salary ranging from $35.81 - $38.30 per hour
About Us
The Better Cardiac Care Program is designed to provide health equity to First Nations people. The model comprises a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Nurse Consultant, Indigenous Health Worker and Pharmacist, supporting First Nations people with heart disease. The Better Cardiac Care Program is part of Chronic Disease and Post-Acute Programs which provides community-based services for clients as a continuum of care, aimed at supported self-management, rehabilitation and secondary prevention. Based in Robina.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
**Job Ad reference**: GC488751
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