Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Reference Number: 1295   

Job Title: Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Employment Type: Casual                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: As required
Location: Graham Street, Shepparton

Closing date: 22/10/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Toni Mason on 0497 081 288 or Toni.Mason@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our Region

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

Aboriginal Liaison Officers provide emotional, social and cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families when accessing services at GV Health. This ensures Aboriginal patients are able to make informed decisions regarding their treatment and care; assists health care provides to meet the particular needs of Aboriginal patients and their families; and aims to increase the sensitivity of health care providers to Aboriginal health issues.

This position will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing health care in the Emergency Department, Admitted Inpatient Units and Outpatient Clinics.

Aboriginal Liaison Officers also work with medical treating teams to further support GV Health’s capacity to create a culturally safe and welcoming environment.

We are looking for:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to communicate with, and be accepted by the local Aboriginal community
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and priorities at a local and state level
• Excellent communication, decision making, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain communication and professional networks with Aboriginal communities, hospital staff and government agencies

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under ‘Key Selection Criteria’

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children’s Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

How to Apply

Please follow this link to apply: Aboriginal Liaison Officer Job Details | Goulburn Valley Health (gvhealth.org.au)

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