Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals are seeking passionate and culturally skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Workers to join the Palliative Care Support Service team. This is a unique opportunity to provide holistic, culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families facing serious illness, while contributing to the broader healthcare team in an essential and impactful role. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team that values the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• To provide support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing specialist palliative care services across the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service through the provision of high quality, culturally appropriate services focussed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $58,894 p.a., comprising salary rates $39.00 - $52.06 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3) (Two Permanent Part Time Positions, 38 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2606WB686842

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast  

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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.

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  H2606WB686842 - RD (PDF)