Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Oficer

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time

**Employment Status**

Permanent Full Time

**Program**

People & Culture

**Location**

University Hospital Geelong

**Salary**

$0.00

**Hours Per Fortnight**

80

**Position Summary**
- Join an organisation that values culture and community
- Assist, support & advocate for Aboriginal people to access culturally appropriate services
- Meet the aims and objectives outlined in the Barwon Health Cultural Safety Plan

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.

The People & Culture Directorate is a large team that supports and delivers a range of services to the organisation.

**About the role**

To assist, support & advocate for Aboriginal people to access culturally appropriate mental health, drugs and alcohol services.

Assist Barwon Health Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) staff in provision of culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal people; and enhance the understanding and capacity of staff 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
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wadawurrung name for the region; Djillong, (Geelong) is means “Tongue of Land”.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
- To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**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.

**Special Measures Statement**

This role is an identified role and is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. In line with the organisations procedure confirmation of Aboriginality will be required prior to appointment.

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.
- The term Aboriginal is used throughout this document and is inclusive of Torres Strait Islander _people._

**We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.**

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy_**.
**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: Qualification relevant to mental health and drugs and alcohol, 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: The person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and can provide confirmation in accordance with the Barwon Health Policy and Guideline
Essential: Experience in working in a support and advocacy role with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples/communities and organisations.
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
Essential: The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable: Understanding of local referral pathways and networks
Desirable: Ability to communicate effectively with multi-level stakeholders
Essential: I agree

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