Make every day different by joining our Maternity Services team. We have a current vacancy as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker.

Job details

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will:

• Provide cultural consultancy to health professionals to advocate, liaise, network and refer to appropriate NGO's, ILO's and the MDT in collaboration with and under direction of a Registered Midwife, to support women and their families.
• Deliver specific health care services as required depending on local community needs and service arrangements, and within the limits of own qualifications, experience and competency in Women's Health Management Programs.
• Maintain up- to-date knowledge of government and nongovernment community and accommodation services and effectively liaise with these agencies and services to assist patients and their families.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH651148 Role Description (PDF, 547KB)
  Role Description