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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), Metropolitan Youth Health (MYH) – Elizabeth (5112), Angle Park (5010), Christies Beach (5165)

• Salary
• Classification - OPS5 - Operational Services Officer L5 - $80,877 to $86,461
• Employment Full time – Ongoing Permanent

Overview

On top of this, as an employee of Women’s and Children’s Health Network, you will have access to Salary Sacrifice benefits with MAXXIA which allows for generous salary sacrifice arrangements each FBT year as a special benefit for employees of the local Health Networks. A Meal Entertainment allowance per FBT year can also be salary sacrificed out of your pre-tax income to cover costs over and above the Everyday living expenses benefit.

A requirement of this role is that the applicant is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to an exemption under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

The role requires Aboriginal expertise, cultural knowledge and life experience. Applications for the position/s is/are therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. 

Overview

The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.  We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service. 

Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Metropolitan Youth Health provides free clinical health services (primarily for physical health issues) to young people aged 12-25, with a focus on under 18 years, in the Adelaide metropolitan-wide community.

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the HARTSS team as Senior Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker on a Full Time, Ongoing Permanent contract. This role can be based at either Elizabeth, Angle Park or Christies Beach.  

As Senior Aboriginal Clinical Health Worker, you will:

• Plan, develop and manage the delivery of high level specialised clinical health care to Aboriginal young people and their families, within a youth health and multi-disciplinary context.
• Provide high level care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Support and guide team members on culturally appropriate interventions.

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent
• Registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
• A high level of initiative and creativity
• Experience in conducting research, including accurately documenting work undertaken, and delivering clear and effective written reports
• Ability to work effectively with a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families

Benefits of Joining us

Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements. 

This position may attract additional financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas.  Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 849278

Enquiries

Anna Morris

Team Leader

Phone: 8326 6053

E-mail: Anna.Morris2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

OPS5 Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner - RD - 849278.pdf

WCHN Competency Framework.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines