Full & Part Time, Permanent ContractsHours negotiable, total 1.4FTE availableThis is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified roleNortheast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
NHW has recently reviewed the structure and deliverables of the Aboriginal Health service in line with funding guidelines and national standards for providing culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) will work with the Diversity and Inclusion Team to improve the outcomes of patients who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The ALO will do this by:
Providing one on one engagement and support to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients;Liaising with community to support individual health self-determination;Supporting community members to link with hospital, community health and primary care services;Supporting Northeast Health Wangaratta's planning for cultural safety.The successful applicant will benefit from: Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full-time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).Well-being programs and discounted corporate gym membership.Social Club Benefits.Support for our diverse workforce.Applying for the role: Enquiries can be made with Dalene Voigt on .Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/.Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD.Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/.All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.Applications close Wednesday, 1st January 2025.NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.
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