Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Jul 2024
- Regional NSW > Moruya
This role will focus on developing and implementing strategies that empower mainstream providers to deliver culturally sensitive services. The role will work closely with COORDINARE staff, local health providers, and the local community to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement in the PHN's initiatives.
By leveraging cultural standing in community and strong ties to community, this role will act as a conduit between local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the PHN, and health service providers. The role will drive the development and implementation of programs and initiatives designed to improve the health, social, and emotional well-being outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the South Eastern NSW catchment.
An integral function of this position will be to provide an advisory role to COORDINARE on Aboriginal cultural matters. This will include the cultural competency training of COORDINARE staff as well as the ongoing development and implementation of COORDINARE's Reconciliation Action Plan.
COORDINARE is the Primary Health Network (PHN) for South Eastern NSW. We work with government, non-profit, healthcare providers, service partners and communities to coordinate local health services and support those at risk of poor health outcomes.
We envision one coordinated regional health system that provides exceptional care, promotes healthy choices, and supports resilient communities.
The successful candidate should identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and should have:
COORDINARE is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join our dynamic organisation with excellent benefits and to use your health sector experience to benefit the community, please complete your application by providing:
Please see below to download the Position Description for a full outline of the key accountabilities and remuneration for this role.
For further information about this opportunity please contact the Acting Associate Director, Primary Care Development, Paul Lillyman on 0484 603 729.
We support hybrid working, so it is expected on average 40% of your work time should be spent at a COORDINARE location to achieve the exemplary depth of relationships, connections and collaboration as desired.
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia, be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check and, due to our purpose and nature of our work, must be able to demonstrate up to date COVID 19 vaccination status or medical exemption.