Culturally Sensitive Healthcare Liaison

6 days ago


Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

About the Role

The Aboriginal Health Team Supervisor plays a pivotal role in strengthening ties between First Nation communities and Grampians Health mainstream and Mental Health Services. This position oversees the Aboriginal Health Team, supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across various health settings, and promotes culturally safe care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist cultural assessment, intervention, and advocacy for GH clients who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
  • Facilitate the smooth transition of patients through the health service system.
  • Liaise with Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-op (BADAC) and other community-controlled and Government departments to facilitate care planning.
  • Provide a supervisory role within the Aboriginal Health Team and the organisation, supporting the First Nations Health Advisor to enhance team building and excellence.
  • Participate in the development of services that are accessible to clients of GH with the greatest potential for impact, ensuring equitable and effective support for those in need.
  • Maintain constructive and effective working relationships with the Regions ACCHOs: BADAC, Budja Budja, and Goolum Goolum, and the wider community network.
  • Assist in driving the Reconciliation Action Plan deliverables within the AHLO team.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Culture & Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities.
  • Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment, and holidays.
  • Access to Staff Fitness program.
  • Staff rewards and recognition programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance, and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.



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