Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

4 weeks ago


Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Health Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time

**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker

**Location**: Nepean Hospital

**Remuneration**: $56,896.00 - $83,799.00 per annum

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: REQ410815

**Applications Close**: 16/07/2023
- With _**_CORE_**_ Values of _**_C_**_ollaboration, _**_O_**_penness, _**_R_**_espect and _**_E_**_mpowerment,_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed _
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**What we can offer you (for eligible employees)**:

- Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

**What you will be doing**:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the team at Nepean Hospital as an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer. The Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) is a key position in establishing trust and building relationships between Aboriginal Clients and communities across the NBMLHD and will work collaboratively with Patients, Carers, and Multi-Disciplinary health care teams to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to the Aboriginal Community who attend NBMLHD.
- In this role you will:

- Support and inform Aboriginal Families to ensure an understanding of clinical interventions and services delivery process that enable informed decision in relation to healthcare.
- Communicate with and facilitate access to other government and non-government supports and services.
- Advocate for and support culturally respectful and inclusive and communication with Patients, Families and clinical Team.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

**About us**:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

**All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.**

Selection Criteria to be Addressed:

- This is designed female Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III Health qualification in area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health issues and key polices that impact on Aboriginal Community across NBMLHD. Including grief and loss, intergenerational trauma, child protection, domestic violence, substance abuse and the burden of chronic illness.
- Demonstrate ability to liaise, proactively engage and work collaboratively with vulnerable communities and relevant agencies in ensuring culturally responsive services
- Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to identify and implement health promotion activities within a secure environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Patients
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

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