Project Officer - District Palliative Care Aboriginal (Identified)
Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ530493
Make a real difference and support Aboriginal people and their families to access Palliative and End of Life Care on a temporary 6-month contract. If you're dedicated, passionate and supportive we want to hear from you!
Remuneration: $42.58 - $56.65 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time for 6 months
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Location negotiable within HNELHD.
Requisition ID: REQ530493
Applications Close: Monday 13th January 2025
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
About the team:
This position will work within the Palliative and End of Life Care Clinical (P&EOLCC) Stream. The team supports each other through regular online meetings and is committed to providing services that are inclusive of Aboriginal perspectives. The successful candidate will be supported by the Palliative Care Service Development Officer and District Clinical Network Manager, with cultural support and supervision available.
About the role:
This is a new position and an opportunity to lead the development of processes to support Aboriginal people and their families to access P&EOLC services and support Aboriginal staff working within the P&EOLCC Stream. A key role will be to consult and collaborate with key stakeholders in developing a palliative and end of life care model that reflects local communities’ values, cultural beliefs, rituals and traditions of Aboriginal people.
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual with:
1. The ability to work as part of a team, and independently
2. The ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
3. The ability to problem solve and prioritize workload
4. Well-developed communication skills
5. Well-developed computer skills
At Hunter New England Local Health District enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role-related queries or questions contact Jenny Highlands on Jenny.Highlands@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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