COMPLETE Aboriginal Health Worker - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: 2 x Maximum Term until June 2026 Full-time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Aboriginal Health Education officer (Non-Grad/Grad)
Salary: $60,373 - $110,326.00
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Alcohol and Drug Service

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:
The Aboriginal Health Worker will work within the Alcohol Drug Service and provide culturally sensitive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing St Vincent's Hospital inpatient and outpatient Alcohol and Drug services. The position will work closely with patients/clients, their families and liaise with other health care professionals within SVHS as well as external agencies to contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing Alcohol and Drug Service support.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
This is an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian/Torres Strait Islander identity in f your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

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 (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.


Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

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.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). Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.

3.Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and of the health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

4. Proven ability and experience in engaging with and advocating for Aboriginal people and communities in a health care setting,

5.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills – including advocacy, liaison (internal and external) and negotiation along with computer skills.

6.Demonstrated understanding of issues for people with drug and alcohol problems along with an understanding of harm reduction principles

7.Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a high demand environment with competing demands

8.Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s License with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities

Applications close on 27 November 2023

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

Position Description

Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration

How to upload and address the selection criteria

Contact Details:

Peter Middleton, peter.middleton@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

27 November 2023 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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