Community Engagement Officer

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Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Facilitate better health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through working in collaboration and partnership with Metro North Health and other stakeholders organisations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service providers.

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace

About the role

Facilitate better health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through working in collaboration and partnership with Metro North Health and other stakeholders including government representation, non-government organisations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service providers. Focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Business and health related issues. Contribute to the implementation of the Metro North Health Equity agenda. Assist with the facilitation of appointments in-home, in-centre and virtually. Liaise and enhance the Nurse Navigator and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• High level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and history, as well as demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Engage and build positive connections and purposeful relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support and facilitate their relationship with Metro North Health facilities and directorates.
• Build effective working relationships with community partnership organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations to co-design and co-partner on health initiatives that benefits the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Support internal and external engagement opportunities through the utilisations of the Better Together Health Van and other appropriate resources.
• Accurately capture information for reporting.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED