Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Identified)

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Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments
under the  
Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

The role 
As a member of the Cultural Assessment and Liaison Team (CALT), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Assessment Engagement Services (A and TSI WAES) Program Area you will participate in and contribute to the delivery of a culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who access the Child and Youth Mental Health Service Team. 

Employment Term

  • Permanent full-time

Generous remuneration package value up to $109,986 p.a.comprising:

  • Salary rates between $2786.60 - $3694.90 p.f. (HWF3)
  • Annual leave with 17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Professional Development allowance + leave
  • Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), locality allowances, employee wellness & assistance programs & access to corporate discounts

Role requirements   

  • Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. 
  • Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires:
    • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health.  
  • Appointment, and future increment progression, between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires:
    • Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
  • Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
  • All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Townsville North Queensland ( https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/ )

Interested?
Contact: Elizabeth McNamara on 0457 925 225
Apply ONLINE by: Monday 20/05/2024

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV561673 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV561673 )

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.




29 April 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Townsville region
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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