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Aboriginal Health Liaison Specialist

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time
About the Role

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer will play a vital role in providing culturally appropriate care for First Nations patients and families at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM). This position is part of the First Nations Services team, which drives self-determination, co-design, and cultural safety for First Nations people across the organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with other SVHM staff to provide support and advocacy to First Nations patients, as requested by patients themselves. They will also provide culturally specific secondary consultation to clinicians, improving access to care, experiences of care, and health outcomes for First Nations patients.

This is an identified position in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide culturally appropriate care and support to First Nations patients and families
  • Work with other SVHM staff to provide culturally specific secondary consultation to clinicians
  • Advocate on behalf of First Nations patients, as requested by patients themselves
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other stakeholders
Requirements
  • Minimum requirement - Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, or Aboriginal Health Worker Certificate IV, or other qualifications in health or mental health care, or in Community Development. Or a willingness to obtain.
  • Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Experience in First Nations health care (note: mental health care experience would be an advantage)
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian health system and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
  • A culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Health Australia

St Vincent's Health Australia is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We are driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients.

We are an inclusive organisation that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.