South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for an Advance Health Worker to join our Primary and Community Care Team in Charleville.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

The role of Advanced Health Worker (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) will function within the interprofessional team to enhance the delivery of respectful and culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as their carer's and families.  Care extends to the family's local community, kinship system and to primary care teams. Additionally, the role functions at a service level to lead service improvement, cross-cultural education, sharing of knowledge and mentorship to strengthen delivery of culturally responsive, holistic and well-coordinated care to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their family, cultural sensitivities are central to all aspects of care which involves creating cultural safety to support families in identifying and voicing their cultural beliefs and practices. It extends to providing expert advice to the multidisciplinary team to ensure cultural beliefs and practices are acknowledged and accommodated during their health journey. 

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Charleville is a designated Remote Incentive Scheme (RIS) site in accordance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No.2) 2023. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Professional development leave!
• Return airfares (including your spouse and dependent children) to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!
• Appointment and transfer expenses!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
• Grow your career in South Wests highly skilled and diverse team!
• People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld 

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.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.

It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Documents

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

• info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SW645836 RD (PDF, 660KB)
  Role Description