Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for an Advanced Health Care Worker to join the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Health Directorate to work across all facilities and provide 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:

• Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to provide quality care, including health awareness, education and health intervention strategies for individuals and the
• Provide support and advocacy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families accessing services at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health
• Develop and maintain strong links within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and with relevant organisations and demonstrate a sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the ability to network and negotiate with other organisations to improve health outcomes.

Remuneration value up to $114, 385 p.a., comprising salary between $75 609 - $100 253 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/

For Identified Positions - add to advertising (Online Job Ad and Role Description under Mandatory qualifications: "Under section 25 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"

Further Information
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Further information

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

Documents

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

• RD - SC672084 (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)