Aboriginal Health Worker

Salary: AHW Level 2 $1,337.14 - $1,424.10 per weekLocation: Community Health - Perth Metropolitan AreaUnit/Division: Service Unit 1 - Community HealthWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full TimeAboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50D of the WA Equal Opportunity Act.This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.VCID No. 946891Position Profile and Role: We are seeking suitably experienced and passionate persons to join our Aboriginal Health Team.As an Aboriginal Health Worker, you will provide culturally appropriate health care for the Aboriginal community which is consistent with a primary health care philosophy. Your key responsibilities will include:Assist in the identification of Aboriginal Health needs and development of appropriate programs.Promote and demonstrate effective communication with client/family/community, as a member of the Child & Adolescent Community Health – Aboriginal Health Team.Provide appropriate health promotion activities through individual and/or group participation.Work with other members of the health team to ensure access to appropriate disease control services.Maintain appropriate, legible records and ensure security and confidentiality of client information.Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process, you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.CAHS offers a number of employee benefits including:Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options.Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.Professional development opportunities and study leave.Values based work culture.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Shanaee Chisholm, A/Senior Aboriginal Health Worker on 0407 187 342.How to Apply:We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. For your written application please provide the following:A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as described in the Job Description Form.A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which should be a current supervisor.Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 September 2025.For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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