Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Support Worker (Identified)

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North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

Unique locations
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Permanent full time

Working with us

Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Doomadgee is family friendly. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Doomadgee is located on the Nicholson River in far north western corner of Queensland near Gulf of Carpenteria.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Waanyi and Gangalidda people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

Permanent full time role

In consultation with ATODS and Mental Health clinicians assist in providing a culturally safe assessment and treatment and support environment for clients.

To work with individuals and groups in the community towards initiatives, programs and services designed to reduce harm associated with use of alcohol and other drugs and to improve mental wellbeing.

To develop the use of culturally appropriate educational activities and resources aimed at the prevention of substance misuse.

Requirements

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1++1, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
A 'working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI63837+-2

Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 +100.

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