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• Women's and Children's Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), Metropolitan Youth Health (MYH) – Christies Beach 5165
• Salary - Classification - ASO5   - Administrative Services Officer L5 - $85,790.00 to $95,413.00
• Employment - Fulltime, Ongoing
• 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). This role requires Aboriginal expertise, cultural knowledge and life experience. Applications for the position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists within Metropolitan Youth Health at Christies Beach for an Aboriginal Clinical Health Practitioner / or Aboriginal Health Worker, (ASO5) to join us, working full-time, ongoing.

The Aboriginal Clinical Health Practitioner / Aboriginal Health Worker –

• Plans and delivers a high standard of specialised clinical health care services to Aboriginal young people and their families, within a youth health and multi-disciplinary context in primary care settings, including assertive outreach to respond to local community needs and responding to social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people 
• Works alongside a multi-disciplinary team to support and provide guidance to team members relating to culturally appropriate interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers
• Contributes to the development of partnerships and collaborative initiatives within community groups, health professionals and organisations in the local area

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

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.).
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women's and Children's Health Network provides state of the art health care for women and children in Adelaide and South Australia.

We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions and SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service. We also provides important community-based services of which Metropolitan Youth Health is an integral part.

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.

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Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may apply.

Enquiries

Anna Morris

Team Leader

(08) 8326 6053 / 0421 098 716

anna.morris2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Thursday 20th February 2025 - 11:55pm

Useful Links

 ASO5 Aboriginal Clinical Health Practitioner-Aboriginal Health Worker - Role Description 892801.pdf