Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

**Employment Type: Permanent Full Time**
**Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker**
**Remuneration: $1,157.52 - $1,673.11**
**Hours Per Week: 38**
**Requisition ID: REQ463330**

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**Position Title: Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer**

**(1x Permanent Full Time, 1x Temporary Full Time - 12 months contract)**

**Location: Gosford Hospital**

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode ton assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

**Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.**

**About The Role**

Provide flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health care to Aboriginal patients in the hospital setting. Provide support and advice to community to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people. The role performs a range of primary health care duties for the community in which they work under direct or indirect supervision at more experienced years.

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is a vital conduit and advocate for all Aboriginal people presenting to the hospital and provides support as required to patients and their families. Support will be provided in all health facilities across the Central Coast.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals, and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and behaviours charter.
- Provide culturally appropriate health care for Aboriginal people in line with the NSW Ministry of Health - Aboriginal Health Worker Scope of Practice across all sites of the CCLHD
- Support and inform Aboriginal people and their families to ensure an understanding of clinical interventions and service delivery processes than enable informed decisions in relation to their health needs.
- Work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to the provision of care to the Aboriginal Community. Participate in the provision of health promotion programs, appropriate referral, advice, and information including basic health screening and monitoring.

**About You**
- Aboriginality: Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
- Demonstrated computer skills utilising the CCLHD platforms and ability to maintain patient/client records, provide statistical data and provide reports to management as required. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and achieve deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the key policies and issues that impact on Aboriginal Health within the Central Coast LHD.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
- 17.5% Annual leave Loading where applicable
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Where You’ll Be Working**

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

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At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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