JOBS FOR MOB! An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Identified). The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker role functions within the Preventative Health Pathways program, which is a multidisciplinary team that promotes integrated service provision across the continuum of primary health care, consistent with principles of client self-management and Hospital Avoidance. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate works across all facilities and provides high quality care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, as well as cultural education and training for SCHHS staff.

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JOBS FOR MOB!

An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Identified). The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker role functions within the Preventative Health Pathways program, which is a multidisciplinary team that promotes integrated service provision across the continuum of primary health care, consistent with principles of client self-management and Hospital Avoidance. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate works across all facilities and provides high quality care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, as well as cultural education and training for SCHHS staff. 

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deliver a range of evidence-based interventions in a culturally safe, clinically competent, professional and effective manner including the provision of co-case management, care coordination, intake assessments, cultural aspects of assessment and treatment plans, direct therapeutic interventions, referrals and cultural support.
• Undertake health programs and community care duties that may include but are not limited to: Women's and Men's health, antenatal, child and youth health, older person's health care, nutrition, substance abuse, sexual abuse, mental health, clinics, health promotion and education.
• Ability to manage own work with limited supervision through the use of planning and time management showing initiative and positive attitude.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inequities, and health issues to deliver informed, evidence based culturally appropriate care.

Remuneration value up to $114 335 p.a., comprising salary between $75 090 - $100 227 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC628804- RD (PDF, 311KB)
  Role Description