Join Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker within the Acute Care Team. Play a vital role in delivering culturally safe, person-centred care and supporting improved mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With opportunities at Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Bundaberg Hospitals, bring your skills, cultural knowledge and passion to the Wide Bay community.

Job details

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

Your opportunity: 

• Provide culturally sensitive social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families with a mental illness across all clinical components with multi-disciplinary teams of the Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services (WBMHSS).
• Develop, implement and deliver primary health care within an integrated mental health service environment with a multidisciplinary team focus including prevention, education, intervention and promotion activities and strategies to individuals, families and community groups. The provisions of these services are to consumers and carers experiencing and affected by serious mental health disorders and other serious mental health problems across both the community and inpatient settings.
• Develop and strengthen celebrative partnerships and referral pathways with Indigenous Community Control Health Services and Non-government organisations.

1 x Permanent Part Time Position (30.4 hours p.f.) at Bundaberg Hospital and

1 x Permanent Part Time Position (30.4 hours p.f.) at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals

Please reference your preferred location on your application.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $48,526 p.a., comprising salary rates $40.18 - $53.63 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3) (Two Permanent Part Time Positions, 30.4 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2609WB692967

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 Wide Bay, 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)
  
  H2609WB692967 - RD (PDF)