Cclhd - Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-Graduate
**Remuneration**:$30.44 - $55.64 per hour
**Hours Per Week**: 24
**Requisition ID**: REQ533414

**_An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions._**

**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.**

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal young people in the community? Join us at headspace, where we promote social and emotional wellbeing in the community. We're looking for an Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer to connect Aboriginal youth with vital mental health and wellbeing services.

**About the Role**:

- Promote Awareness: Spread the word about our services to Aboriginal young people, their families, and the community.
- Support Access: Help young people connect with the support they need for mental health, substance use, and social recovery.
- Community Engagement: Organize and participate in events to promote mental health and wellbeing.
- Collaborative Effort: Work with our dedicated team to enhance support for Aboriginal youth.

**About You**
- You are of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such.
- You hold relevant and appropriate tertiary qualifications or an appropriate degree of a recognised University or College of Advanced Education requiring a minimum of three years full time study or other qualifications deemed by the Health Administration Corporation to be the equivalent thereof.
- You have experience building relationships and working collaboratively with Aboriginal communities, and a good understanding of the issues impacting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal young people.
- You have experience or willingness to deliver youth programs, events and activities within an Aboriginal community setting.
- You hold a current NSW drivers licence and are willing to travel to locations within the District.

**Where You'll be Working**

This position is based at headspace in the Gosford Gateway Centre.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

**What We Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**_Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment._**

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**Applications Close: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11:59 pm