Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) to join their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services team. This is a permanent full-time role.

As a member of the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team, Consultation Liaison and Specialist Services Program Area, you will participate in and contribute to the delivery of a culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who access the Community Forensic Mental Health Service.

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Job details

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments
under the  Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme 

The role 
As a member of the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team (CALT), Consultation Liaison and Specialist Services Program Area you will participate in and contribute to the delivery of a culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who access the Community Forensic Mental Health Service.

Employment Term

• Permanent full-time

Generous remuneration package value up to $109,986 p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $2786.60 - $3694.90 p.f. (HWF3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Professional Development allowance + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness & assistance programs & access to corporate discounts

Role requirements   

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. 

• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.  

• Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
• Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Townsville North Queensland

Interested?
Contact: Luke Duffy on 07 4433 9451
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 23/05/2024

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV561277

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HWF3 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified) A&TSI WAES 32013285 (Word, 542KB)
  Role Description