First Nations Advanced Health Worker
4 days ago
**About the role
The role of the First Nations Advanced Health Worker - Child & Family Health is to deliver high level cultural advice and professional and culturally specific support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children accessing the child & family health and development services, including their family, carers, and social/cultural support networks.
The aim of the role is to achieve improved health and developmental outcomes for First Nations children accessing child & family health and child development services, as per the objectives of the West Moreton Health First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022 - 2025.
About you
High level interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills and ability to develop effective partnerships within the Health Service and external stakeholders.
Cultural lived experience and understanding of the cultural factors and histories that affect the health and wellbeing of First Nations people today.
The ability to provide effective cultural support to First Nations children & families accessing community child & family health and child development services.
Ability to support multidisciplinary teams to improve their understanding of the Social, Emotional and Well-Being needs of First Nations children and families.
The appropriate clinical skills for the delivery of evidence-based health assessments, health promotion, education and illness prevention activities and primary health care services to First Nations children and their families.
Mandatory Requirements:
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
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