Aboriginal Youth Health Worker

Description:

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer - Non Graduate / Health Education Officer -Graduate
Remuneration: $60,373 - $100,547 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ465981
Location: Mount Druitt Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. What you'll be doing The Young, Strong and Deadly Project Officer works with Aboriginal Young people to enhance their health and wellbeing with a focus on improving health and wellbeing and overall health outcomes for Aboriginal young people. The position works collaboratively with relevant services across WSLHD and other external agencies in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Aboriginal specific early intervention and / or prevention health education resources, tools and programs for local Aboriginal youth across WSLHD to ensure culturally responsive and appropriate service delivery to local Aboriginal young people. This position may be required to work across sites and facilities with WSLHD. In conjunction with key stakeholders, WSLHD will deliver a long-term health and fitness program focusing on social and emotional wellbeing indicators, food frequency and food literacy, health assessment outcomes. The program aims to address the inequality of access to health and fitness programs as a chronic disease prevention service, i.e., gym and health and nutrition education. Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. 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 the cover letter ofyour application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Essential requirement: Evidence of diversity claim: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Selection Criteria: * This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

• Relevant qualifications in social sciences, health or related field and experience in the delivery of services to young people (aged 12-24 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated understanding of health issues that affect Aboriginal communities and strategies to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated knowledge and / or experience in developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating culturally appropriate health education / health promotion / community development programs and initiatives to Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful partnerships with relevant partners including government and non-government organisations and community based organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Drivers License valid within NSW and the willingness and ability to use for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Graeme Pringle on Graeme.Pringle@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 6th May 2024

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