At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide culturally sensitive health care to Aboriginal men and their communities.
- Company: Join the Dubbo Health Service, a supportive and skilled team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community's health outcomes.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified male Aboriginal Health Worker.
The predicted salary is between 67612 - 97730 $ per year.
We are seeking applications from experienced and highly motivated male Aboriginal Health Workers to join our skilled and supportive team. Being male is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
This role works as a key member of the multidisciplinary team to provide flexible, high quality and culturally sensitive primary health care services, including direct clinical care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander men and their communities to achieve better health access and outcomes, while working towards meeting requirements of registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing a crucial link between Dubbo Health Service and the community. The team is essential in establishing and building relationships between Aboriginal patients and care clinicians to achieve best patient outcomes. These roles deliver culturally appropriate and clinically competent health care and health education to patients and assist in providing education to staff across the Health Service to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery.
This position is operationally responsible to the Executive Team at Dubbo Health Service through the Aboriginal Health Unit Manager. You will be supported by your team, the multi-disciplinary team and the Aboriginal Health Leadership team from the strategic directorate.
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply.
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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Western NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
