Aboriginal Liaison Officer

1 week ago


Tennant Creek, Australia Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Eye Health is a key position within the Allied Health Centre at Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation. This role is responsible for supporting the Barkly Regional Eye Health Coordinator and Eye Health Program in providing culturally appropriate services to clients in the Barkly Region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team to assist Health Centre staff and other sections of Anyinginyi in conducting health programs and health promotion in the community.
  • Maintain a schedule of regular ophthalmologist and optometrist visits to clinics in the Barkly.
  • Assist the Eye Health Coordinator and other administrative staff in updating client contact records on patient postal/home location information.
  • Assist the driver with pick-up and notification of patient appointments for the Eye Health as needed, including acting as relief bus driver when required.
  • Provide an interpreting service for Aboriginal clients and their families, as needed.
  • Support management of client travel for appointments in Alice Springs when required.
  • Respect for traditional Aboriginal Culture and the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
  • Understanding and commitment to the concept, philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
  • Understanding of the practical application of principles of privacy and confidentiality in relation to client information.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills – being able to respond to the needs of individual clients and staff, having a friendly, open and confident manner.
  • Is organised, reliable and able to do things at the time they are needed.
  • Good understanding and use of Word, Excel, internet and email.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, able to work with limited supervision, under pressure and across diverse administrative practices.
  • A current Drivers Licence.
  • Be in possession of a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to up-skill.
  • All Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation employees must be Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About You

To be successful in this role, you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent as this is an Aboriginal Identified position and demonstrated experience in driving a mini-bus and four wheel-drive vehicles.

Requirements:

  • An Ochre Card (NT Working with Children's card) obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.
  • All Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation employees must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • To be successful in this role, you need to have the right to live and work in Australia.
  • Current Drivers License.


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