Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer

3 weeks ago


Ringwood East, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer

Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health & Well-being Service

Permanent Full Time/Part-Time

Ringwood

$86,543.60 - $92.456.00 P.A (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the Role

The Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer is an Aboriginal Identified role working within the Infant Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Eastern Health. The position will be based in Ringwood, but will work across the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

The position has been established to improve access to mental health services for Aboriginal children, adolescents, and young people, their families and carers, and support the delivery of clinical, cultural and spiritual healing journeys. A key component of the role will be facilitating a strong partnership approach between ACCHO's and ICYMHS to ensure early detection of mental illness, engagement of families and communities, and linkage into support services and shared care.

About You

Identify as of Aboriginal and/or of Torres Strait Islander origin and be accepted by the Aboriginal community

Possess a relevant qualification or equivalent training in the health, social welfare or related field, OR

Are keen to be supported to undertake a relevant training/qualification and have experience in the delivery of social and emotional wellbeing programs/mental health services,
Aboriginal health programs/community services

Committed to improve access and safety of Aboriginal people in Victorian Hospitals and mental health services

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal communities and diverse cultures

Ability to communicate effectively and build strong connections between ICYMHS and with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy

The role will be well supported and will include cultural supervision.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
You must have a valid Working with Children's Check for employment

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Selection Criteria

**Essential**: Confirmation of Aboriginallity

Contact Person
Sarah Gardner

Contact Number
(04) 0089 8124

Alternate Contact Person
Lynne Allison

Alternate Contact Number
(04) 0810 5790

Closing Date
10/09/2023



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