Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
About The Team
The Child Health Service (CHS) provides universal, multidisciplinary primary community health care services for children from birth to 8 years who reside in the catchment area for the Child and Youth Community Health Service (CYCHS), CHQ. The service seeks to achieve positive early childhood health and development outcomes through surveillance and monitoring of child growth and development and addressing family areas of concern using an early intervention, relationship-based framework, to reduce and minimize the impact of risk factors and strengthen parents/carers' capacity to support their child's ongoing health and development needs.
The CHS is underpinned by a Model of Care which provides the framework of an evidence-based, clinically safe practice and efficient use of resources. Clinical services are provided by qualified, culturally competent healthcare professionals, with specialist qualifications and/or experience in children's health and include Advanced Health Workers, Child Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Psychologists.
About The Role
The position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker will:
* In partnership with families provide culturally responsive child and family centred care for children and young people within the context of their family and community.
* Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team across the Child Health Service to provide services in a culturally respectful and appropriate manner.
* Establish and maintain an effective communication network between health providers, social support agencies and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Contribute to Closing the Gap Key Performance Indicators as underpinned by the Queensland Health Making Tracks toward closing the gap in health outcomes for Indigenous Queenslanders by 2033
Multiple work locations - Caboolture, Nundah/Keperra, Bayside/Coorparoo, Beenleigh/Springwood, Brown Plains/Inala
Multiple positions available - 1 x fixed term temporary and 4 x permanent, full-time positions
About Children\'s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children\'s Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children\'s Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
If you\'re looking for a rewarding career, and you\'re excited to contribute to the development of Australia\'s best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Competitive remuneration
* Annual pay increases
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Salary packaging
* Employee wellness and assistance program
* Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it\'s so great to work at CHQ HHS here
Occupational group Health - Children\'s Health Queensland
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