Get paid to live in paradise and join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services as a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Equity Coordinator (Identified). In this role you will be required to facilitate the development of integrated approaches between primary, secondary and tertiary health care (the health care delivery system) to maximise health gains for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the life course from maternity and child health services to the older population and those managing complex chronic conditions.

Job details

About us: 

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About your opportunity: 

This position is an opportunity to work within the public healthcare system and work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their health organisations and general practice, to realise the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service vision of excellence in healthcare, wellbeing, research and education in Far North Queensland.

About your role: 

• Support the implementation of well-integrated programs for First Peoples, families and communities from early intervention, primary prevention, public health, and access to secondary and tertiary care.
• Contribute to the planning of services and improvements in First Peoples health populations by facilitating processes to support local needs assessment, identify and correct system or process biases that prevent access and equity in healthcare services and programs.
• Advocate for the development of evidence based and culturally respectful health programs for First Peoples patients, families and communities.
• Assist the development of partnerships between the community, the CHHHS and other health-related non-government agencies in the provision of comprehensive health and community care.
• Effectively participate and contribute to creating a positive work environment through applying relevant CHHHS and Queensland health policies and procedures designed to deliver a fair, just and safe workplace, where there is high ethical behaviour and accountability.

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
  
  CAH645210 Role Decsription (PDF, 892KB)
  Role Description