**E**mployment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner
**Remuneration**: $69,410.00 - $90,357.00 p.a. (+ superannuation and leave loading)
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ593211
**Position Title**:**Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, Primary Care - PFT - Various Locations
**_This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people based on a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977._**
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. We offer unique and rewarding roles where Aboriginal professionals can provide patient-centred care to those in contact with the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems of NSW. Find out more about the culturally safe support we provide to our Aboriginal staff: Aboriginal health careers and support (nsw.gov.au).
We are**Just the Place** to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
**Your Qualifications**
We are looking for a qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professional that:
- Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care. Aboriginal Health Workers willing to obtain Cert IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) will be supported to transition to an Aboriginal Health Practitioner position upon completion and registration with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.
**The Role**
There is a focus on prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients and supporting them on their journey throughout custody back into community, particularly those with chronic or complex health conditions.
You will work collaboratively with nursing staff, Integrated Care Service, health professionals, Corrective Services NSW, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other relevant health and community groups to ensure the delivery of seamless, timely and effective health care to Aboriginal clients.
**About the Locations**:
**Mid North Coast Correctional Centre**
This vacancy may be eligible for an incentive package with the following:
Mid North Coast Correctional Centre is a multi-security facility for male and female inmates, located in Aldavilla on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. It sits about 455 km north of Sydney and 14 km west of the regional town of Kempsey. The centre is set in a semi-rural area surrounded by farmland and bushland, offering a secure yet accessible location.
**Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre**
The Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) is a maximum-security facility for male offenders, serving as a primary intake and remand centre. It is one of three correctional facilities within the Silverwater Correctional Complex, located in Sydney's western suburbs. The centre's location provides easy access to courts and legal services, playing a vital role in managing the metropolitan remand population.
**Silverwater Women's Correctional Center**
Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre is a secure facility dedicated to housing female offenders. Located within the Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney's western suburbs, it provides accommodation, support, and rehabilitation programs tailored specifically for women. The centre offers access to healthcare, education, and community services, playing a key role in the management and rehabilitation of female inmates in the metropolitan area.
**Salary and Benefits**
Your salary of $69,410.00 - $90,357.00 per annum plus super and leave loading is just the beginning. You'll also have access to:
- Additional allowances that may apply.
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
- Access to Allocated Days Off (ADOs) when working full time.
- Access to salary packaging benefits.
- Fitness passport (if you're eligible).
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
**_ Diversity & Inclusivity_**
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
**_Ready to Apply?_**
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:
- How do you advocate for a patient culturally and ensure appropriate referrals to specia