Location: Gladstone region
Classification: Environment & Conservation
Role Overview
The First Nations Fire Volunteer will work as part of a team to undertake a range of activities associated with delivering cultural burns on Council reserves. The volunteer will assist in the planning, and preparation of sites and the implementation of Traditional Burns on Council controlled land.
First Nations nationality is an essential requirement for this role.
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CQID is experiencing enormous organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions.
- Team Leader Family Wellbeing (FWB) – Woorabinda FT
- Strong Family Culture Case Facilitators- Emerald
- Foster & Kinship Care Placement Officers – Rockhampton
- Connected Beginnings Community Engagement Officer – Hervey Bay
- Connected Beginnings Connections Officer – Hervey Bay
- Casual Staff Positions for the Mimosa Creek Healing Centre – Woorabinda
- Next Step Plus Case Workers – Bundaberg, Hervey Bay
- Semi – Independent Living Service – (SILS) – Case Workers
- Manager, Residential /Sils Services
Desirable Skills and Attributes
- Qualifications and experience relating to the particular role are required
- Demonstrated personal qualities, such as professionalism, personal initiative, creativity and good judgement, working both within a team and autonomously
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office software
- Self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities
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About the opportunity:
The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, being a strong role model, doesn’t take things personally, and can help the children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal values. We’re serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. Deadly Community Connections is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will guide and assist our young people with personal care needs such as meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, medication administration and accurate medication data recording, facilitating development skills and socialisation, and providing transport to school, appointments and community-based activities. You will also offer trauma-informed care to children and young people dealing with complex behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
- Current Blue Card
- Current Australian driver's license
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
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Position status: Permanent, Temporary
Position type: Flexible-full-time, Flexible-part-time, Non-Standard-Hours
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location
- Brisbane Inner City,
- Brisbane - North,
- Brisbane - South,
- Brisbane - East,
- Brisbane - West,
- Cairns region,
- West Qld,
- Darling Downs - Maranoa,
- Far North Qld,
- Gold Coast,
- Ipswich region,
- Logan - Beaudesert,
- Mackay region,
- Moreton Bay - North,
- Moreton Bay - South,
- North West Qld,
- Rockhampton region,
- South West Qld,
- Sunshine Coast,
- Toowoomba region,
- Townsville region,
- Wide Bay
Closing date: 31 December 2024
Yearly salary: $58988 - $128751
Queensland Health is now recruiting experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner - professionals for Queensland Health!
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
The opportunity
Queensland Health provides world-class public health care in Australia, and we are accepting expressions of interest from experienced Generalist Health Workers (Identified) for our statewide talent pool.
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- Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
- Location: Bundaberg
- Categories: Employment Services, Youth Work
As a YourTown Youth Worker, you will deliver strengths-based case management to young people to support them with addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers to employment. Based at our Transition to Work office in Bundaberg, you will collaborate with the team to deliver quality services that enhance self-efficacy of our youth by focusing on their strengths and inherent abilities.
what we are looking for
You believe that optimism is infectious, and that with energy & dedication – anything is possible. You strive to do things well and take pride in your work. You embrace fresh ideas and ways of working, and never rest in growing, learning, and leaning into the ‘new’.
- have a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role, along with a certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline; alternatively, possess a minimum of four years of experience in youth work (or a similar role).
- showcase your practical experience in youth work by proficiently case managing our young people engaged in Transition to Work. Illustrate your expertise in crafting strategies that empower disadvantaged youth to overcome challenges in employment.
- you are confident in delivering engaging and inspiring workshops through your demonstrated experience in facilitating training sessions to young people.
- possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a talent for networking, will enable you to cultivate relationships among diverse stakeholders, encompassing client cohorts, government entities, community organisations, and business groups.
- proficient skills in using technology and systems; our compliance requirements are high, and your administration needs to be on par with this.
- Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
- Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD
- Employment Services (Community Services & Development)
- Contract/Temp
IMPACT Community Services is seeking a full-time WORKFit Mentor in Bundaberg until 30 June 2025.
The WORKFit Mentor is an all-rounder role who:
- Provides tailored assistance to jobseekers based on the individual's employment goals and any barriers they may be experiencing.
- Supports job seekers to develop new and transferrable knowledge and skills, particularly through online learning.
- Delivers one-on-one and group session training to jobseekers to help them improve their employability and confidence.
To enjoy this role, you will have:
- Current experience in the Community Services Sector
- Demonstrated experience in assisting clients to identify their goals, strengths and any barriers to participation in work
- Lived experience or a demonstrated understanding of the barriers to employment and local labour market conditions
- A track record in developing and delivering training, in both one-on-one and group settings, to jobseekers or clients in non-vocational training
- The ability to develop and maintain networks with employers and community organisations to generate referrals and identify employment opportunities for jobseekers
- Excellent digital literacy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://impact.org.au/workfit-mentor-bundaberg/
About the position
As a Residential Youth Worker, you'll be part of something extraordinary. You will provide day-to-day assistance, guidance, support and empowerment to help indigenous young people achieve their goals. The role is a casual opportunity offering flexible work arrangements, consistent lines of work and great work-life balance.
About you
- First Nations (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander)
- Hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Social Work or similar (or be studying towards)
- Australian Drivers Licence (P2 or higher)
- Working with Children Check (Blue card)
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required
- Demonstrated background, understanding and participation in the Indigenous Community with the ability to support Indigenous young people in residential care to connect with their culture
‘Edmen Community Staffing Solutions considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under: s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)'
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.cqu.edu.au/job/Negotiable-TAFE-Teacher-Primary-Health-%28Identified%29/1053899866/
About the role
This is an identified position within Churches of Christ. To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. You will have the ability to easily establish and build rapport with people, in addition to being a naturally caring and positive individual.
This is a role working with people and as such, you should really thrive on those daily interactions. With excellent communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:
- Degree qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline (or an equivalent level of expertise (more than 4 years’ experience) attained through previous appointments, service and/or study (minimum Certificate III Community Services) as approved by the State Manager or Operations Manager).
- One years’ experience working with children, young people and families in a child protection or community service context
- Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.
- Demonstrated ability to complete assessments for care.
- Experience working with First Nations people.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and Child Protection Act 1999.
- Sound understanding of child development and trauma theory to inform assessment and decision making.
- Current driver’s licence – P2 minimum.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.cofc.com.au/job/support-practitioner-identified-child-youth-and-family-services-bundaberg-qld-australia-os000005/7a429fc6-5935-11ef-bc40-42010a8a0fd9
About the role
This is an identified position within Churches of Christ. To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. You will have the ability to easily establish and build rapport with people, in addition to being a naturally caring and positive individual.
This is a role working with people and as such, you should really thrive on those daily interactions. With excellent communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:
- Degree qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline (or an equivalent level of expertise (more than 4 years’ experience) attained through previous appointments, service and/or study (minimum Certificate III Community Services) as approved by the State Manager or Operations Manager).
- One years’ experience working with children, young people and families in a child protection or community service context
- Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.
- Demonstrated ability to complete assessments for care.
- Experience working with First Nations people.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and Child Protection Act 1999.
- Sound understanding of child development and trauma theory to inform assessment and decision making.
- Current driver’s licence – P2 minimum.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.cofc.com.au/job/support-practitioner-identified-child-youth-and-family-services-hervey-bay-qld-australia-os000006/0a70c340-5a8f-11ef-8910-42010a8a0019
About the opportunity:
The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, being a strong role model, doesn’t take things personally, and can help the children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal values. We’re serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. Deadly Community Connections is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will guide and assist our young people with personal care needs such as meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, medication administration and accurate medication data recording, facilitating development skills and socialisation, and providing transport to school, appointments and community-based activities. You will also offer trauma-informed care to children and young people dealing with complex behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
- Current Blue Card
- Current Australian driver's license
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
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- Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD
- Community Development (Community Services & Development)
- Part time
- This position is for 40 hours per fortnight. Hours and days to be negotiated with successful applicant.
This position is First Nations identified. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be First Nations person. It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
Role Overview:
The First Nations Community Engagement Officer role is to support the Community Engagement Coordinator by promoting the services provided at EDON Place DFV Centre to the broader community within Bundaberg and the North Burnett regions.
The position holder will be required to maintain an integrated service response which brings together a broad range of government, non-government agencies, and services to facilitate a flexible and tailored response to individuals experiencing domestic and family violence. In addition, the position holder will provide positive and effective working relationships/engagement with Queensland Police Service, Courts, Queensland Corrective Services, Health, Housing, Child Safety, Education, services targeting First Nations people.
The position holder must positively represent EDON Place to the public, community, government, media, and other organisations/stakeholders as required. They will do this by ensuring that accessible information is provided to stakeholders including, children, young women, women, men, their families, the local community, government, and non-government organisations.
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- Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD
- Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
- Part time
This position is First Nations identified. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be a First Nations person. It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
The purpose of this position is to be the point of contact for advice and support to service users identifying as First Nations peoples by providing services that aim to support the safety and wellbeing needs of these service users through a variety of different approaches within a case management framework.
The positions focus is based on Case Management incorporating a risk assessment, safety planning, and domestic and family violence education. This position may be required to attend domestic and family violence Court on a roster basis.
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ATSILS Gladstone Team offers a rewarding full-time role in data entry and general administration support. You will enjoy supporting our clients and their families with a wide range of duties. You will need at least two years’ experience in a professional services environment and are looking for steady opportunity to grow. You are confidential, organised, flexible and possess strong community service skills. We will interview from early-May and look to candidates who can commence promptly.
Applications close: 13-09-2024
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Policy & Planning
Workplace Location: Cairns region
Closing date: 10-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $100219 - $108698
Fortnightly salary: $3841.40 - $4166.40
TARGETED VACANCY - This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
In this role you will be a part of the newly established First Nations Division and will assist in undertaking policy research and analysis and provide high quality, well researched advice and contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, review and continuous improvement of legislation and policy frameworks for the First Nations Division.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
- This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
- It is strongly preferred that candidates have an already established relationship and cultural connection within the relevant region of the position they are seeking.
Other
- Applicants may be required to provide documentary evidence attesting to their First Nations Australian descent as set out in Guideline 02/13: Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles. https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/185332/evidence-ofattribute.pdf (PDF)
- One of the applicant's referees should be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: HR & Industrial Relations
Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City
Closing date: 12-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $100219 - $108698
Fortnightly salary: $3841.40 - $4166.40
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the provision of cultural guidance and advice.
As a Recruitment Advisor, in this role you will provide advice, specialising in the recruitment and selection of frontline child protection professionals.
Within this scope you will deliver practical information and appropriate recruitment and selection methods including talent attraction, candidate assessment, guidance to tools available.
You will also be required to contribute knowledge and skills to assist the team to implement strategic recruitment projects in a complex workforce.
The provision of cultural advice and guidance to support the department in achieving the desired outcome of being the most culturally competent organisation.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Workplace Location: Brisbane - South
Closing date: 17-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $73997 - $82108
Fortnightly salary: $2836.30 - $3147.20
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the provision of cultural guidance and advice.
Regional Intake Services are responsible for receiving, recording and assessment of child protection concerns received from notifiers, regarding harm, or risk of harm to a child, or the risk to an unborn child after birth, in accordance with legislation, policy and practice.
Key functions of intake staff in assessing child protection concerns includes engaging with notifiers, providing information about the role of Child Safety and local support services, engaging with families to offer support where appropriate and providing facilitated referrals to universal, specialist and secondary services to help meet the needs of families.
This role has no delegations.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Workplace Location: Sunshine Coast
Closing date: 18-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $105568 - $114861
Job duration: Permanent Full Time, 76hrs p.f.
"Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community"
An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Officer to provide advice and project support for the health equity strategies, programs, and services to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
The Project Officer will collaborate to implement sustainable solutions in line with the organisations strategic and operational plan and will have demonstrated ability to consult meaningfully with stakeholders and provide effective engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The Project Officer will also have the knowledge and experience to successfully support the delivery of health projects, and the skills to identify issues and ensure co-design and co-development of culturally safe and responsive health care services.
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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Arts/Culture/Heritage
Workplace Location: Cairns region, Far North Qld, Townsville region
Closing date: 23-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $127843 - $136896
Fortnightly salary: $4900 - $5247
Job duration: ASAP for up to 12 months with possible extensio
It is a genuine occupational requirement for this position to be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. The successful applicant will support First Nations-led policy development and investment strategy.
Arts Queensland is looking for a fixed-term temporary full-time AO7 Manager – Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) to work in our Cairns or Townsville offices in Regional Queensland.
Key duties of this role include:
- Manage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations who are recipients or seeking funding through Arts Queensland's programs, including providing support to enhance financial and non-financial reporting.
- Strengthen and support Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts organisations with a focus on sustainability, economic participation, and connection to culture through artistic practice.
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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education
Workplace Location: North West Qld
Closing date: 18-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $114115 - $121876
Fortnightly salary: $4374.00 - $4671.50
Job duration: Until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
The School Community Partnership Facilitator is an identified role. They lead the local implementation of a new integrated place-based response support model for schools in complex communities and support the work of the Partnership Initiative across their allocated Partnership Initiative School. The School Community Partnership Facilitator plays a crucial role in coordinating collaborative efforts within and between agencies to provide targeted support to enhance learning experiences for students.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Develop and maintain working relationships with the local, regional, state, commonwealth and local government officers and local peak bodies to prepare and provide timely information and advice to stakeholders in relation to future planning for the delivery of services in line with government policy.
- Access and analyse information sources such as demographic data, community data, regional development plans, local government planning documents, recommendations and papers to inform planning and coordination advice and support.
Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:
It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.
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Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type:Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Workplace Location: Brisbane - South
Closing date: 19-Sep-2024
Salary Other: $48.25 to $56.89 p/h
Job duration: 28/10/24 - 02/03/2025
Community and Oral Health Services are looking for a Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Identified to join their team. Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the implementation of a range of chronic disease management activities through the application of the principles of best practice, education and leadership to ensure safe practice and high-quality patient outcomes. To provide direction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and contribute to consistent service improvements.
About the Role
- Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
- Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating safety and quality practices and initiatives.
- Advocate for appropriate service delivery for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, their families/extended families and staff, and identify opportunities for improvement and outcomes.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Brisbane - South, Brisbane - East
Closing date: 19-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $75090 - $100227
Job duration: Permanent
About the Role
- Support and liaise with hospital and community Chronic Disease services to coordinate health care service delivery and information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
- Link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to appropriate local health and social service providers.
- Engage with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and relevant health and social services to identify priority actions to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
- Develop, as required, communication and engagement strategies with key stakeholders and annual action plans which identify strategies to address priority issues for the target population.
This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Candidates not meeting this criteria will not be considered.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible-full-time,Full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Workplace Location: Brisbane - South
Closing date: 17-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $76963 - $85591
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
About the Role
- Inspire and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers through tailored education, information, referrals, and support to learn the skills and knowledge to build resilience for cultural, mental, and physical healthcare needs and to engage in their community.
- Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers to identify and achieve meaningful and culturally safe mental health recovery goals using recovery tools, techniques and lived experience.
- Utilise group work skills in delivering support groups, psycho education programs, and participate in facilitating peer-based consumer support groups that have a focus on culturally responsive mental health care.
- Model personal recovery, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy, and hopefulness by sharing your own story of culture and recovery to inspire and instil confidence in others.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Wide Bay
Closing date: 03-Oct-2024
Salary Other: $37.87 - $52.08 p.h.
Job duration: Permanent Part Time (38 hours p.f.)
An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker (Palliative Care) to join the Palliative Care Service, Cancer Care Services Team at the Hervey Bay Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
Your opportunity:
- To provide support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing specialist palliative care services across the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service through the provision of high quality, culturally appropriate services focussed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
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