Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

3 days ago

Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

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**:

- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
- 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
- 12.75% superannuation
- 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. 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
- 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
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

**Job Ad reference**: GC500385

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