Integrated Care Services

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours p/w
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker
**Remuneration**: $56,896 - $83,799 p/annum
**Requisition ID**:REQ373017

**Position Title**: Integrated Care Services - Aboriginal Health Worker (Female Identified) - PFT - Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre

**Are you right for us?**

Do you love a challenge? Do you have a high level of personal motivation and drive to deliver results? Do you communicate seamlessly with all levels of staff?

Then you could be the perfect Integrated Care Services - Aboriginal Health Worker (Female Identified) for our service. 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. Also, gender is a genuine occupational qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act1977 No 48. This position is for female applicants only. We are also looking for applicants that possess a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

**Are we right for you?**

Here at Justice Health NSW, the Aboriginal Health Worker - Female identified will work within the Integrated Care Service (ICS) based in the health centres to increase access to health treatment and prevention services for Aboriginal women, 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 role and responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with delegations, policies, procedures and operations systems of JH&FMHN, and in line with both the NSW Health Code of Conduct and JH&FMHN Code of Conduct.

**Want to know more about our service?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network 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
- Fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + Access to ADOs
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available
- Genuine professional development & career progression avenues
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team

**Want proof we’re an 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 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
- Gender is a genuine occupational qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act1977 No 48. This position is for female applicants only
- Must possess a Certificate III 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

**Need more information?**

**Applications Close**: Wednesday, 8th of February - 11:59pm