Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment is a central priority within our Hospital and Health Service, with support provided across all levels of the organisation, including senior management and executive roles. Through the creation our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Pool, we endeavour to create clear career pathways for career progression, leadership development and ensuring the retention of our First Nations staff. Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service operates on the Traditional lands of the Butchulla, Bailai, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, Kabi Kabi, Taribelang Bunda, and Wakka Wakka peoples.

Job details

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

The purpose of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Pool is to recognise suitable applicants for current and future employment opportunities within our identified roles within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. 

In line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies, we encourage all First Nations persons to apply for any opportunities.

Opportunities within identified roles currently exist in:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
• Cancer Care
• Executive Services
• Indigenous Health
• Integrated Care
• Paediatrics
• Rural Allied and Community Health
• Social Work Department
• Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services

A detailed list of roles and mandatory requirements can be found in the attached flyers.

Mandatory Requirements of all Identified roles:   

• To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. 
• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who:  
  • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and either  
  • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or  
  • is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.

Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to demonstrate immunity to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox), and Pertussis (whooping cough)

From 9^th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB).  For further information visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis

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What else do I need to know? Applications will be reviewed and considered throughout the next 12 months, if and when vacancies are identified. The submission of an application does not guarantee an offer of employment.  Participation in other recruitment selection processes (e.g. written application, interview etc.) may be required to further determine suitability. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised Wide Bay vacancies.

To Apply:

1. Please attach a current resume detailing the names and contact details of two referees
2. Complete the questionnaire

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.

• Role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workers (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Roles - WBHHS (PDF)