Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Male Identified)

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Aboriginal Hlth Worker Remuneration : 60398 - 87301 Hours Per Week : 32 Requisition ID : REQ485211 Applications Close: 10 May 2024 What you'll be doing To provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients and the community to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people within the Mid North Coast Local Health District. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage , identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Further information on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained at https://hire.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position is occupied by a male (where necessary).    An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available. Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM THIS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Exemption is claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, historical contexts which may influence health, and relevant Aboriginal health and other national and state policies/strategies Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities, and network with other services and health professionals. Knowledge of: confidentiality; documentation and information management; relevant legislation; ethics and duty of care; and mandatory reporting requirements in an Aboriginal primary health care environment Competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs (eg word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets) Current Driver’s Licence and ability to travel as required Need more information?   1) Click here for the Position Description   2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Warren Ahoy on warren.ahoy@health.nsw.gov.au