Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

ST VINCENT'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL SYDNEY

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $67,537.60 - $88,722.40 py pro rata; bonus/e...
Culturally appropriate care
Improved access to care
Improved experiences of care
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service provides support and advocacy for First Nations patients and culturally specific secondary consultation to clinicians

Job Summary

  • The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service provides support and advocacy for First Nations patients and culturally specific secondary consultation to clinicians.
  • The AHLO works with other SVHM staff to provide culturally appropriate care for First Nations patients and families, aiming to improve access to care, experiences of care, and health outcomes.
  • The role offers ongoing training and development opportunities within a friendly and supportive team environment, with casual positions available.

Matching Summary

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service provides support and advocacy for First Nations patients and culturally specific secondary consultation to clinicians.

Salary

Base: $67,537.60 - $88,722.40 per annum pro rata; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary Packaging, Fitness Passport, employee counselling

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Culturally appropriate care
  • Improved access to care
  • Improved experiences of care
  • Improved health outcomes

Nice-to-have

  • Focus on wellbeing initiatives
  • Confidential employee counselling
  • Fitness Passport access
  • Salary Packaging opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
  • Aboriginal Health Worker Certificate IV
  • Qualifications in health or mental health care
  • Qualifications in Community Development
  • Knowledge of First Nations culture
  • Experience with First Nations communities
  • Experience in First Nations healthcare
  • National criminal history check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Mandatory immunisations/vaccinations
  • COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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