Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer

1 week ago

Traralgon, Victoria, Australia Latrobe Regional Hospital Full time

Reference Number

  • 18960

Position Title

  • Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer

Employment Type

  • Full Time

Department/Unit

  • Koori Liaison

Location

  • Latrobe Valley Community Mental Health Services, Traralgon

Enterprise Agreement Classification

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement Community Development Worker Classification 1 Year 3

Salary
- $31.97 to $33.65

Hours

  • 80

Position Summary

Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

_ This is an identified position for a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent_- The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer will provide advice and support on culturally sensitive matters to staff involved with the direct care of Aboriginal patients, carers and families and assist in improving the services and resources available through LRH.- As part of the Aboriginal Health Unit team, you will be part of the Aboriginal Services Development Forum aimed at facilitating communication and coordination of all activities related to the provision of Aboriginal services and initiatives across LRH.

LRH employees enjoy access to:

  • Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing services
  • Access to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study support
  • Tailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO's, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leave
  • Fantastic social club activities and diverse and inclusive workplace activities
  • Workplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff
  • Connection and engagement with the community
  • An interest in health, support services and linking in with community services
  • Dedication to improving the health of the community
  • A sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to communicate with, and be accepted by, the local Aboriginal community.
  • A demonstrated commitment and capability to make a positive difference in Aboriginal health and/or wellbeing.
  • Ability to assist and support Aboriginal patients through advocacy, liaison and support throughout their hospital stay
  • A current Victorian driver's licence
  • Knowledge and understanding of hospital protocols and procedures, desirable but not essential
  • Proficiency in using a computer
  • Ability to liaise with many levels of staff within the organisation and able to deliver training and present to various group of people
  • Experience in working in the community, or a qualification in Community Development / Social and Community Welfare Worker, or other appropriate qualification which may include nursing, or working towards through personal initiative, will be highly regarded, but not essential
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
    Applications close on Sunday 12 May 2024.

About LRH

  • LRH was proud to be the recipient of the
    2022 Premier's Health Service of the Year (Medium) Award. This prestigious award recognises the amazing work of our team in driving change and improvement in the health outcomes for the Victorian community.
  • We are located 150 km east of Melbourne, and LRH is the regional provider of a broad range of specialist health services including hospital based, subacute and mental health services across Gippsland.
  • Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increase medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
    Diversity and InclusionIMPORTANT
    :_ All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for 3 COVID19 doses and current season influenza vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption applies.Selection Criteria*
  • Essential: Fully Vaccinated against COVID19

Contact Person

  • Mark Wilkins

Contact Number

Closing Date

  • 12/05/2024

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