Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer

3 weeks ago


Central Goldfields, Australia Maryborough District Health Service Full time

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
Fixed Term - Part Time - 48 hours per fortnight
ASAP - 30/07/2023

**Classification**: Community Development Worker Class 2A

**Award**: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026
This is a great opportunity to join the team at MDHS who inspire health and are committed to creating a culturally safe organisation, whilst working in this fixed term position as the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer MDHS has current focus on providing an organisational cultural sensitivity through a recently commenced a Reconciliation Action Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting MDHS to provide culturally appropriate health care to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through health promotion, education and help to access services.

**We are looking for someone with the following qualities**:

- Embrace and promote the values of MDHS - Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
- Relevant qualifications in health, community services or similar field would be an advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks
- Ability to communicate with and be accepted by the aboriginal community
- Understanding of aboriginal health issues and priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What's in it for you?
- Great Working Environment - Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
- Fantastic Earning Potential - Generous Base Salary under the Allied Health Professionals EBA with Salary Packaging available.
- Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities - Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centred of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

**Qualifications**:

- Significant experience in community or cultural development, organisational development or project management.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
Well-developed computer and MS Office skills
Desirable
- Qualification in Community in Community Development or Aboriginal Health
- Understanding of local Aboriginal & Torres strait Islander community needs
- Experience in facilitating community and stakeholder activities and projects.
- Event organisation
- Report writing

Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and well-developed customer service skills.
- Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to liaise with external organisations and provide advice in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities.
- Ability to work cooperatively with all other team members and broadly within the organisation.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5th March 2023.

**Applications are to include**:

- Covering Letter
- Resume
- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.



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