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    Senior Aboriginal Health Worker - Sydney, Australia - St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

    St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
    St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Sydney, Australia

    4 days ago

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    Job Description:

    Position Title: Senior Aboriginal Health Worker
    Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
    Hours per week: 38 per week (after hours and weekend work as required)
    Position Grade: Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (Year 1 - 2)

    Salary:$90,593.00 to $93,972.00 base salary per annum
    Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
    Department Name: Aboriginal Health Unit

    About us:

    St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

    Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:

    • Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
    • Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
    • Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
    • Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Work/Life balance

    About the role:

    We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Aboriginal Health Unit.

    A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.

    The successful applicant will be expected to be able to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients dealing with health-related issues primarily in the acute and sub-acute settings at St Vincents Hospital, Sydney Ltd (SVHS). The AHW will also assist SVHS staff to provide culturally safe/respectful care to Aboriginal patients and families. The AHW role carries responsibilities for effective liaison and linkage with key community-controlled organisations, particularly Aboriginal community organisation, groups and services.

    The position will contribute to the promotion of the Reconciliation Action Plan.

    The position will work closely with Allied Health services to patients/clients and their families, liaison with other health care professionals with SVHS and with other external agencies and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and services to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

    The successful candidate will be required to work weekends and after hours as per the roster.

    Our Culture:

    St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

    Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

    About you:

    We are seeking a skilled and energetic Aboriginal Health Worker who possess a passion for person centred care.

    Application Instructions:

    To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

    Selection Criteria

    1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.

    2. Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he/she lives, or has lived. This is a genuine occupational qualification as described under Section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

    3. Superior understanding and sensitivity of Aboriginal culture and the issues affecting Aboriginal people including their primary health and welfare needs and experience in providing support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as qualifications relevant to Aboriginal Health Services in case of Aboriginal Health Education Officer (Graduate)

    4. Proven ability and experience in engaging with Aboriginal people and communities in a health care setting, and experience in Homelessness, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Domestic Violence, Child Protection, Trauma, Coronial Process, Sudden Death and/or Chronic Disease management.

    5. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills – including advocacy, liaison (internal and external) and negotiation.

    6. Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families, communities and external stakeholders.

    7. High level skills in time management, liaison and negotiation, including the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a high demand environment with competing demands

    8. Current NSW Driver's License and willingness to travel as required.

    Applications close on: 20 May 2024

    If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description for this role, please contact the Talent Team at who will gladly forward you a copy.

    Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

    Review the following documents:

    How to upload and address the selection criteria

    JR134441_Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration

    Position Description

    Contact Details:

    Pauline Deweerd Executive Director, Aboriginal Health

    Alternate Contact:

    Closing Date:

    20 May :59pm

    Reconciliation Action Plan:

    At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

    For further information, visit or get in contact at

    View Reconciliation Action Plan

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