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An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Health Worker to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior 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.

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:

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of relevant and appropriate education resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to improve health literacy, access, and equity to available health care services.
• Exercise accountability, responsibility for quality and quality systems of
• Actively participate in the Health Service professional development/performance process relevant to your
• Contribute to Closing the Gap and Health Equity Key Performance Indicators as underpinned by the Queensland Health Making Tracks toward closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders by 2033. 

Remuneration value up to $128 706 p.a., comprising salary between $98 641- $112 805 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF4). 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/

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

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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

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• RD - SC672133 (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)