Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, Primary Care - PFT - Broken Hill

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Salary packaging benefits

Allocated Days Off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Training & education opportunities

Job summary

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, Primary Care based in Broken Hill. The role focuses on culturally safe care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a correctional health setting.

Eligible candidates hold or aspire to appropriate Certificates and AHPRA registration, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal Health Practitioner with Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and registered with AHPRA.
• Aboriginal Health Worker with minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care; transition to Cert IV possible with support.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, holistic, culturally sensitive health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Focus on prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients.
• Collaborate with nursing, Integrated Care Service, health professionals, Corrective Services NSW and other groups to ensure seamless care.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (for AHW role)

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) + AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Remuneration: $69,410.00 - $90,357.00 per annum + superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ701501

Position Title: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, Primary Care - PFT - Broken Hill

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people based on a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. We offer unique and rewarding roles where Aboriginal professionals can provide patient-centred care to those in contact with the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems of NSW. Find out more about the culturally safe support we provide to our Aboriginal staff: Aboriginal health careers and support (nsw.gov.au).

We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

Your Qualifications

• Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care. Aboriginal Health Workers willing to obtain Cert IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) will be supported to transition to an Aboriginal Health Practitioner position upon completion and registration with AHPRA.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.

The Role

As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care, you will work as a key member of our multidisciplinary health centre team to provide flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and apply key strategies for face-to-face patient care.

There is a focus on prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients and supporting them on their journey throughout custody back into community, particularly those with chronic or complex health conditions.

You will work collaboratively with nursing staff, Integrated Care Service, health professionals, Corrective Services NSW, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other relevant health and community groups to ensure the delivery of seamless, timely and effective health care to Aboriginal clients.

The Location

Broken Hill Correctional Centre is a medium and minimum-security facility for both male and female offenders, located in far western New South Wales, approximately 1,190 km from Sydney. The centre's medium-security section functions as a reception prison for a vast region of the state, bordered by Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. It accommodates a mix of sentenced and remand inmates.

Salary and Benefits

• Additional allowances that may apply.
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Access to Allocated Days Off (ADOs) when working full time.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you’re eligible).
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

Applications Close: Sunday, 22nd of November - 11:59pm