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Research Project Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until March 2025
Location: Awabakal Country
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.02 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ476562
Applications Close: 22nd April 2024
Closed Identified under Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – Advertisement and essential criteria.
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 criterion.
Citing and corroboration of Aboriginal identity is flexible, however the statutory requirements for Aboriginality are based upon descent. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here. If you require support, please make contact so this support can be offered.
About the Role
During your time in this role, you will be required to work one day per week alongside a study team to collate data and other information needed for this project. This will be ongoing for up to 18months. The successful applicant will also be involved in providing information and support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients who are considering taking part, or who are already participating, in the clinical trial.
As the Research Project Aboriginal Health Worker, you will be well connected with, and have knowledge of, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities within the Newcastle region. You will be respectful and have strong communication skills that give you the ability to liaise with community members and participants of the project regarding all aspects of the trial. You will be supported by Research Coordinators, your Line Manager, and the Principal Investigator/District Clinical Director.
Where you'll be working
The successful applicant will join a team conducting a multi-site clinical trial investigating CBD oil as a treatment for cannabis use disorder. You will be located at Newcastle Community Health Centre, 670 Hunter Street, Newcastle, and sit with other members of our DACS Research team – consisting of multiple disciplines – who will provide education and support to you as you begin your journey with the research tasks.
Benefits
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- 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)
- Superannuation contributions
- 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
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Jackson on Mel.Jackson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). 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 A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.?
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 22 Apr 2024
- Location:
- NSW - Newcastle
- Salary:
- $60398 - $87301
- Work Type:
- Part Time
- Category:
- Research Assistants and Fellowships