Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker-Cultural Healing Program, Mental health and Specialised Services

JOBS FOR MOB

We're excited to welcome an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker to our Cultural Healing Program, Mental Health and Specialised Services.  

As a member of the Cultural Healing Program 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 Mental Health & Specialised Services.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide a high level of culturally appropriate guidance and assistance in the assessment and treatment planning for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people receiving care from the Cultural Healing Program, MHSS.
• Contribute toward and participate in the establishment and maintenance of communication networks between the Cultural Healing Program, MHSS and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities that support and promote evidence-based practice (National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards).

Remuneration value up to $117 787p.a., comprising salary between $77 342 - $103 235p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $39.00 - $52.06p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3 (Permanent full time or part time position available, hours negotiable). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/