Homeless Emergency Department Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The Role
An oppurtunity has become available for a Homeless Emergency Department Liaison Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Work with clients and service providers to provide access to housing and support services and contribute to case coordination activities and the development of referral pathways into the housing and homeless sector
- Negotiate and problem solve with a wide and diverse range of other departments and/or services
- Work collaboratively with non-government agencies such as emergency relief agencies, emergency accommodation agencies, housing agencies, support agencies, counselling agencies and other government agencies such as Housing, Police, Centrelink, Child Safety, and Local Laws Officers to provide appropriate services for people who are homeless
- Participate in the development of homelessness resources as required including service directories, fact sheets, newsletters and training for staff

About you

**To be successful in this position you will require**:

- Associate diploma, diploma, tertiary, post graduate education or equivalent formal qualification(s) in social welfare or welfare work from an Australian Tertiary Institution which satisfies the eligibility requirements for membership to the Australian Institute of Community Welfare Workers
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

**Benefits**:

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $70 958 - $89 966 per annum

About Us
The Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) is a work unit within the Mental Health and Specialist Services Directorate at Gold Coast and Health Service. HHOT aims to provide comprehensive assessments, case management, co-ordination and clinical interventions for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness. Based in Southport.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

**Job Ad reference**: GC437106

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