MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH CULTURE, CONNECTION AND CARE

• Join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service at Bundaberg Hospital
• Support culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Build trusted relationships with patients, families and the wider community
• Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team where your skills and perspective are valued
• Trainee pathway available to develop skills and build your career

Job details

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

Your opportunity: 

• To enhance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) through the provision of high quality, culturally appropriate services to meet the patients' needs and provide relevant information and resources to meet their needs.
• To work in collaboration with individuals, family, and community leaders, implementing culturally sensitive engagement methods to address identified barriers to healthcare access and follow up.

Temporary Full Time Positions (76 hours p.f) from date of appointment for up to 18 months with the possibility of extension. 

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 $87,386 p.a., comprising salary between $70,947 - $76,590 p.a. (21 and over) or $67,034 - $68,977 p.a. (under 21), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF1) (Temporary Full Time Positions, 76 hours p.f, from date of appointment for up to 18 months with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB694497

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)
  
  H2610WB694497 - RD (PDF)