Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer, Custodial Health

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Accounting, Administration/Secretarial, Community Services, Health and Allied Health, Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Projects, Medical, Nursing, Aged Care

Reference: 50100

The Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) will provide a liaison service to Aboriginal patients at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC). The AHLO will support the delivery of primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, safe and welcoming to Aboriginal people. This role forms part of Western Health’s multidisciplinary custodial health team that is responsible for the provision of primary healthcare at DPFC.

On 1 July 2023 the delivery of primary healthcare will transition from the current service provider to Western Health. The multidisciplinary team will provide holistic and interconnected service provision to prisoner’s at DPFC. Successful applicants will be on boarded during the transition period for orientation and training including additional training to support the delivery of culturally appropriate, trauma informed, gender affirming care for all patients including priority cohorts.

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is responsible for assisting and supporting Aboriginal patients through advocacy, liaison and support throughout their engagement with Western Health including at Dame Phyliss Frost Centre.

To be successful you will:

- Be of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander descent - this is an identified position in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act (2010)
- Have demonstrated understanding of the Victorian health system and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
- Current or working towards Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, or Aboriginal Health Worker Certificate IV, or other relevant qualifications in health or mental health care, or in Community Development

**About U**s**

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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