Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > CACH Aboriginal Health Team
This is a Recruitment Pool Full-Time, Fixed Term appointment with the possibility of extension(s).
Position Profile: We are seeking an Aboriginal Liaison Officer to join the Child and Adolescent Community Health Service with our Aboriginal Health Team.
The successful candidate will liaise and negotiate with and on behalf of the Aboriginal Community to promote, develop, plan and implement culturally appropriate health care which is consistent with a primary health care philosophy.
Reporting to the Manager of Aboriginal Health, your responsibilities will include:
Promoting effective communication between client/family/community and members of the Child & Adolescent Health Service Community Health, Aboriginal Health Team and other organisations as necessary. Acting as a resource or cultural advocate when required or assisting members of the Aboriginal Community to advocate on their own behalf through assisting in communication, voicing the patient/family's cultural and social needs in multi-disciplinary meetings and family meetings as necessary. Providing cultural and social support for patients and families. About Directorate: Community Health provides health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people.
These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments.
Services focus on child health, growth and development, immunisation and supporting families.
The Aboriginal Health Team provides culturally appropriate and secure services to the Aboriginal community across the Perth metropolitan area with children from birth to five years.
We provide additional support to families through targeted and intensive services, specifically designed for vulnerable families.
Our services focus on children, adolescents, young people and their families.
About us: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.
CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values.
Employee Benefits: Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options. Flexible leave arrangements and benefits. Professional development opportunities and study leave. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Leanne Pilkington on 0424 136 098.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
For Assistance: including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ******.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online.
This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
For your written application please provide the following: a cover letter and statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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