Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time

**Position Classification**:Aboriginal Health Worker

**Remuneration**:$30.46 - $44.03 Per Hour + 11% Super + Salary Packaging

**_Your salary may be adjusted in line with the recognition of prior years of service on receipt of documentation outlining your service and qualifications._**

**Hours Per Week**: 14

**Requisition ID**: REQ461589

**Applications Close: Wednesday, 14th February 2024**

**Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer**

**Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital**

**_This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be _**
**_male_**
**_ under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977._**

**Where you'll be working**:
This role is for Mondays and Tuesdays (7-hour days) at the John Hunter Hospital. The successful applicant will join a small team of Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (AHLO) providing cultural support to inpatients and their families.

The John Hunter Hospital AHLOs work closely with the John Hunter Children's Hospital AHLOs and the Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Workers. The office space is located within the Social Work Department and Social Workers also provide support and collaborative working relationships.

**About the role**:

- You will provide cultural support to patients and their families and be a resource where men’s business is particularly identified
- You will be involved with patient advocacy, referring patients back to community-based supports following discharge, and helping patients access resources to maintain their best health outcomes
- You will have access to yarning sessions and cultural mentoring being established at the John Hunter Hospital, as well as support from the other AHLOs working on those days
- You can participate in the John Hunter Hospital Close the Gap Committee and the HNELHD AHLO Network meetings
- You will receive regular support from the Manager of Social Work
- You will work in partnership with a female AHLO
- Additional shifts are often available to help cover the leave of colleagues

**Requirements**:

- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works
- Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required

**Benefits**:

- Sustainable Healthcare:Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**About you**:

- You will be outgoing and connected to your community
- You have an understanding of community resources and services and are passionate about enhancing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient experience at the John Hunter Hospital
- You will be using a number of computer-based programs so computer skills and usage are integral parts of the position
- You will work in partnership with a female AHLO. Additional casual shifts are often available to help cover the leave of colleagues

**Need more information?**

**Information for Applicants**:
**We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.**
***

**An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.**

**This is a Category A position**
**.**
**Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with** NSW Health policy directive
**PD2023_022: Occupational**
**Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases**
**for Category A positions prior to offer.** All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

**All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).** New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.?

**HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of**
**benefits?**
**such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.**

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