Advanced Health Worker - Identified

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.

We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace

About the role

Provide culturally sensitive social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a mental illness, who are engaged with the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service, including the Court Liaison Service, Community Forensic Outreach Service, Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre and the Mental Health Liaison Service to inform treatment planning, interventions and care. The role includes advice as part of the multidisciplinary team, on aspects of assessment, treatment and recovery, and direct care co-ordination and support. The role also promotes and participates in community development that strengthens and builds the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support mental health and social emotional wellbeing.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• High level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols, and history, as well as demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Establish working relationships with staff in mental health services, court and prison services in South-East Queensland.
• Provide a liaison service between forensic mental health services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers engaged with the services provided by the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service.
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, raise awareness of and provide cultural information to members of the team by contributing to the understanding of individual cases by facilitating culturally appropriate assessment and assisting with interpretation of information from a cultural perspective.
• Attend interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers to provide relevant cultural support and collateral into medicolegal assessments, mental health assessments and comprehensive assessments of risk.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED