Position Title: Aboriginal Health Worker – Mental Health
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours per week: 38 Hours per week (after hours and weekend work as required)
Position Grade: Aboriginal Health Worker Non Graduate/ Aboriginal Health Worker Graduate
Salary: $56,896.00 – $83,799.00 / $65,533.15 – $106,825.70 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2009
Department Name: Aboriginal Health Unit
Position Summary:
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
The successful applicant will be expected to be able to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients where dealing with health related issues primarily in the acute and sub-acute settings at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney Ltd (SVHS). The AHW will also assist SVHS staff to provide culturally safe/respectful care to Aboriginal patients and families. The AHW role carries responsibilities for effective liaison and linkage with key community controlled organisations, particularly Aboriginal community organisation, groups and services.
The position will contribute to the promotion of the Reconciliation Action Plan. The position will work closely with Allied Health services to patients/clients and their families, liaison with other health care professionals with SVHS and with other external agencies and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and services to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This role will include evening shifts.
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
About St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph’s Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God’s love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent’s is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
What we offer:
· Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
· Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
· Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
· Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
· Employee Assistance Program
· Work/Life balance
Application Instructions:
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. To be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
3. Qualifications relevant to Aboriginal Health Services – Aboriginal Health/Education, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Welfare and/or demonstrated relevant experience.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as well as an understanding of the health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
5. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a high demand environment with competing demands with an ability to escalate client care needs.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention, short term solution focused intervention, assessment and care planning.
7. Well-developed written, verbal and computer communication skills.
8. Current Driver’s License.
Please ensure you review the instructions on how to upload this document as applicants that do not address the selection criteria may have their application automatically culled.
Applications close on 17 October 2022