Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker (Identified)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Higher superannuation (up to 12.75%)

Salary packaging options

Zusammenfassung

Queensland Government's Metro North Health is seeking a dedicated health professional to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applying cultural knowledge and clinical skills to improve health outcomes.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, advocate for clients, and contribute to quality improvement activities to reduce health inequities and deliver compassionate, culturally safe care.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of health inequities and social determinants affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client care and advocacy, with collaboration across health professionals.
• Advanced clinical skills for health assessments, community screening and primary health interventions.
• Ability to initiate, plan and evaluate quality improvement activities.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally safe, holistic care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health assessments and interventions.
• Engage with communities and health service providers to support health equity goals.

Jobbeschreibung

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.We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplaceAbout the roleIn this rewarding role, you will use your cultural knowledge, clinical skills and community connections to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve better health outcomes. You will work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver culturally safe, holistic care that empowers individuals, families and communities to manage their health and wellbeing.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Demonstrated knowledge of health inequities and health issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including social determinants that impact health outcomes.Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of client care and advocacy including working collaboratively and in partnership with health service providers and other health professionals.Demonstrated advanced level clinical skills appropriate for the delivery of health assessments, community screening and primary health intervention.Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate quality improvement activities.Health EquityIt is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingBe part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersFind out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.