Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator

Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About The Role

The role of the Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator is to support Aboriginal patients approaching the end of life, working with clinicians, community-based service providers and provide culturally appropriate care. This position will work alongside existing Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators and Aboriginal Liaison Officers.

SLHD is committed to supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal Staff and the Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator will receive regular cultural supervision, regular clinical supervision, and debriefing after deaths and significant events.

Ideal Candidate

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

• Has an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in relation to grief and loss and Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing.
• Capacity to lead the development of culturally safe environments for Aboriginal patients and their families within a multidisciplinary team.
• Holds a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

Benefits

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Key skills/competency

• Palliative Care
• Aboriginal Health
• Cultural Competency
• End-of-Life Support
• Community Engagement
• Case Management
• Grief and Loss Counselling
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy
• Health Management