Jobs for Mob!

We're excited to welcome an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker to our Cultural Healing Program, Mental Health and Specialised Services.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Provide a high level of culturally appropriate guidance and assistance in the assessment and treatment planning for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people receiving care from the Cultural Healing Program, MHSS.
- Contribute toward and participate in the establishment and maintenance of communication networks between the Cultural Healing Program, MHSS and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations and other key stakeholders.
- Participate in quality improvement and research activities that support and promote evidence-based practice (National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards).
- Establish and maintain a communication network between health service providers and the communities by attending meetings, liaising with councils, Aboriginal Medical services and other service providers.

Mandatory qualifications:

- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs




- Under section 25 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

Remuneration value up to $89 775 p.a, comprising salary rates $39.20 - $53.90 p.h., (part time, 64 hrs p.f.), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, versatile working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

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