Aboriginal Health Worker

6 days ago

New Lambton, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Make a difference in Aboriginal health—join our Palliative Care team and provide compassionate, culturally sensitive support to families in need**

**Remuneration**: $60,398 - $87,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
**Location**:**Awabakal - John Hunter Hospital
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Requisition ID**:REQ547243
**Closing Date**:**26/01/25

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

**About the role**
We’re seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Palliative Care team at John Hunter Hospital. In this role, you will enhance access to and understanding of palliative care within the Aboriginal community, providing culturally appropriate and holistic support in both community and hospital settings.

As a vital part of the Palliative and End of Life Care team, you’ll offer social, emotional, and cultural support to Aboriginal families, guiding them through the palliative journey with compassion and understanding. Your work will be supported by our multidisciplinary team of Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Medical staff, with direct line management from the Deputy Director of Nursing, Medical and Interventional Services.

This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring palliative care services are responsive to Aboriginal cultural needs.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) At hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together toward zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADOs each month (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional Information**
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**Information for Applicants**:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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