Queensland Health is a dynamic organisation committed to providing a range of services aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders. Through a network of 16 Health Service Districts and the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs.

A career with Queensland Health offers exceptional opportunities for personal and professional advancement within a wide range of disciplines and in all parts of the State.

Position: Advanced Health Worker, Aged Care Service, Community Health Services
Work Location: Rockhampton region

To assess older persons within the Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) guidelines for eligibility to access Commonwealth subsidised services and other community services. Actively contribute to the planning and delivery of aged care initiatives aimed at improving access to aged care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Are you the right person for the job?:
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key attributes. Within the context of the responsibilities described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

1. Excellent communication skills with clients, service providers and co-workers at all levels.
2. Moderate competence with computers and data entry.
3. Able to work autonomously and remain within your scope of practice.
4. Possesses a quality client and aged care focus.
5. Positive team player with a good work ethic, and ability to maintain a busy work load.

Qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements:

1. Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is mandatory for this position.
2. Applicants in possession of a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent) and working towards a Diploma level may be considered for this position, and if successful, appointed to 004 level on a temporary basis until proof of achievement of Diploma level can be provided.
3. Applicants who have the required Diploma qualification must take priority over applicants who have not yet reached this qualification.
4. This position requires the incumbent to operate a C Class motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
5. Potential applicants are advised that the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health employees and volunteers of aged care services to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate the applicants obtaining the above check.
6. Under s25 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.
7. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please download the Role Description and Information package for Applicants for instructions on how to apply for this role. Please note that if the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application. The Information Package for Applicants outlines pre-employment checks that will be undertaken for successful applicants.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE***
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Closing Date: 13 February 2012

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