Ahlo - Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Austin Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 46348
- **Full-time or part-time fixed term (12 month position) - against parental leave**:

- ** Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) Ngarra Jarra Aboriginal Health Program**:

- ** All campuses, office at Austin Hospital Heidelberg location**

Austin Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which our various campuses are located, and pays its respect to Elders, past and present.

We are the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide.

As part of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, our vision for reconciliation is one where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have access to just, equitable and culturally safe healthcare.

**About the program**

The **Ngarra Jarra Aboriginal Health Program** is committed to promoting the highest level of care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples by providing culturally appropriate and safe care to patients, their families and communities. The Ngarra Jarra Aboriginal Health Program services all three campuses of Austin Health, including the Emergency Department through to bed-based services, and ongoing ambulatory care.

**About the role**

As the **Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer **you will work collaboratively within a supportive team who are passionate about providing culturally supportive and best practice care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. The AHLO is essential in providing culturally safe care to patients and carries responsibilities for supporting patients throughout their stay, effective liaison and linkage between Austin Health and community services. The AHLO is involved in developing and implementing several culturally responsive initiatives, improving access and availability to services, supporting and maintaining positive relationships with the community.

This position will suit someone who has experience working in Aboriginal communities andexperience in providing support and advocacy.

Austin Health considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 28 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. You'll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategy, which is developed through leadership forums and committees. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- ** $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation**:

- ** A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program**:

- ** Mentoring and career development opportunities**:

- ** Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists**:

- ** Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options**:

- ** Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff network - join our network to meet and connect with other staff across Austin Health**:

- ** Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and celebration of significant annual cultural events throughout the year**:

- ** Opportunities to get involved and be part of various working groups to support Austin Health's vision for Reconciliation, where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have access to just, equitable and culturally safe healthcare**

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