Drug Court Aboriginal Health Worker/practitioner - Hunter Valley, Australia - Hunter New England Local Health District

Hunter New England Local Health District

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Hunter Valley, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Location:
Newcastle Community Health Service - Awabakal/ Worimi Country

Position Classification:
Aboriginal Health Worker, Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Remuneration:
$60,398 - $87,301 per annum + superannuation

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID:
REQ444757

Applications Close:26th November 2023

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

As a Drug & Alcohol Aboriginal Health professional, you will provide a crucial link and connect with community members, teams, services, and virtual clinics.
Your day comprises of providing support, advice, education, cultural expertise, and knowledge into best practices for staff and clients.
You will also be an advocate and liaison for Aboriginal community members and kin within the community and when attending Court.
You will be part of a larger multidisciplinary team where your cultural perspective and lens will ensure cultural safety and appropriate services are provided.
Orientation programs will be communicated, and learning comprises of online and classroom education.
Further to this, educational opportunities can be discussed as aspirations align with development plans and for this position.
The successful applicant will be supported by the Diversion Services Manager, Aboriginal DACS Manager, immediate team members, DACS District Manager, fellow colleagues of the HNE DACS team; and Aboriginal peers and programs that provide levels of cultural support and networking.
You will also be connected to the local facility staff and management on site.

About You

Confidentiality and the ability to set good ethical boundaries is required, along with displaying personal resilience, possessing outstanding communication skills, and the ability to facilitate culturally responsive care.
Sound understanding of cultural barriers and issues facing Aboriginal people accessing mainstream services.

Where you'll be working

The local DACS team consists of nursing and allied health professionals on site, whilst also being connected to a larger DACS workforce and health professionals across the local health district.
The Drug Court Team is also part of an even broader team connected to the Court where the successful applicant with be working with service such as, Legal Aid, Police Prosecutors, Court Staff, DPP and Community Corrections.

Benefits

Receive support and orientation
Join a rewarding career
Four weeks annual leave (prorata for parttime employees)
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for fulltime employees)
Superannuation contributions 11%

Salary packaging

Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

Information for Applicants:

This is a Category A position.

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022:
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS.

Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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