Koorie Youth Mental Health Liaison Officer

1 week ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Health Full time

Employment Status
Permanent Full Time

Program
People & Culture

Location
University Hospital Geelong

Salary
$0.00

Hours Per Fortnight
76

Position Summary

  • Enhance social & emotional wellbeing outcomes for young Aboriginal people
  • Build your career with an organisation invested in your long term development
  • Permanent Full Time 76 hours per fortnight

About the facility


Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.

The Aboriginal Health Team located within University Hospital support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander inpatients and their family.


he Aboriginal Health Unit sits under the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in dedicated space where the Aboriginal Health Team is located.


Our Mission
To improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Barwon and surrounding regions.


The Aboriginal Health Unit provides a holistic, innovative and strategic response for the identified needs of the community and those accessing Barwon Health.

Our approach is underpinned by the principles of self-determination and social and emotional wellbeing.

About the role

  • To assist, support & advocate for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access culturally appropriate Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol (MHDAS) services.
  • Assist MHDAS staff in provision of culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people; and enhance the understanding and capacity of staff within on Aboriginal cultural issues in relation to Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
  • To meet the aims and objectives outlined in the Barwon Health Cultural Safety Plan

About the culture
We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community.

As a team we are focussed on providing the highest quality patient centred care and promote the shared benefits of culturally safe service provision.


Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Professional development.
  • Access to employee wellness facility.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Social club.
  • Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness.

We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


  • This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010._

Selection Criteria


Essential:
Can you please list Barwon Health's values?

Essential:
Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?

Essential:
Applicant identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and can provide a confirmation in accordance with the Barwon Health Guideline

Essential:
Experience in and thorough understanding of Aboriginal culture and the local community

Essential:
The ability to work effectively with both the Aboriginal community and mainstream services

Essential:

Qualification relevant to mental health and drugs and alcohol services (MHDAS), such as Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate or Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or Diploma of community services.



Essential:

Knowledge and understanding of issues that impact the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Aboriginal people who are or have been receiving Mental Health Services.


Desirable:
Case Management experience


Essential:

I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.

I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.

Contact Person
Renee Owen

Contact Person Job Title

Contact Number

Alternate Contact Person
Bec Quinn

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
10/08/2023

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