Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 50803

Western Health are recruiting for an experienced Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer (AMHLO) to join Wilim Berrbang.

The AMHLO provides a liaison and support service to Aboriginal patients, their families and carers across Western Health. The successful incumbent will contribute to Western Health's culturally sensitive, safe and welcoming environment to Aboriginal people, and help patients navigate the hospital system.

This position is available part-time on a ongoing basis.

**To be Successful in this Role you, will**:

- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Commit to the Western Health values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety.
- Have an understanding of Aboriginal health issues, systems and policies at the local, state and federal level.
- Demonstrate a commitment and capability to make a positive difference in Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
- Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks.
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of a team with a range of community and professional groups.
- Be able to work autonomously within a variety of settings.
- Have well-developed interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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