Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Maternal & Infant Health Service (AMIHS)

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Detail information about job Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Maternal & Infant Health Service (AMIHS). Terms and conditions vacancy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $51,608 - $76,009 p.a.
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ38250
Location: Taree, NSW
 
Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Maternal & Infant Health Service (AMIHS)
Taree Community Health Service

This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.  Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click here.

What you'll be doing:
The Aboriginal Health Worker provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.
 
Where you'll be located:
This position is based at Taree Community Health Service, located in the beautiful Manning Valley region. Only a 3.5 hour drive from Sydney and less from Newcastle, Taree is a popular destination for tourists and people seeking a sea-change. Tourists and residents alike enjoy recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, rowing, sailing and power boating on the stunning Manning River. There are a myriad of local areas and townships to explore such as Wingham, Forster and Old Bar, and with the river, beach, and rainforest all on your doorstep you'll never be short of things to do. It's a great place to raise a family, with an availability of both affordable and luxury housing for those making the move. You will be well supported in your transition into the role, with the AMIHS and BSF teams at Taree Community Heath Service providing a nurturing environment to work in with strong connections to the local Biripi and Tobwabba communities.

 

An eligibility list will be created for future similar vacancies, both permanent and temporary.

 

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases  

If you are applying for a Category ?A? position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2011_005.  All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy 

 

Selection Criteria  

Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role.  For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNE_Job_Application_Guide

 

Stepping Up Website 

Stepping Up aims to assist Indigenous job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment process and addresses some of the challenges that can be experienced by hiring managers so they can more effectively structure recruitment to roles within NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp          

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Collier at [email protected]

Applications Close: 1 August 2018