Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $31.53 - $45.57 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ561460
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital

Applications close date: 25 March 2025

An applicant's race and gender are genuine occupational qualifications and is authorised under Section 14(d) and 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Where you'll be working

Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.

PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

The Role

This position will support and educate mob about the importance of vaccinations.

The highest priority is to support Aboriginal families and their health providers to vaccinate bubs and children on time. To improve vaccination uptake the Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker will be required build good relationships with community, Aboriginal health workers and Aboriginal community controlled organisations.

The Benefits

• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

1. This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1977. Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.
2. Being Female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
3. Holds or is willing to enrol for the Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a relevant area of health care; or equivalent work experience in health or community services.
4. Knowledge and experience of working with in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia with ability, willingness and commitment to engage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities living in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
5. Computer skills, including using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint and Outlook) and preferred experience working on spreadsheets or with databases.
6. Demonstrated ability to organise tasks, assign priorities and meet deadlines as well as demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with community and other organisation