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Location: Bendigo
Work in an environment that offers: Support for career progression and development An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting The Position Job Reference: 877
Position Title: Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer (KMHLO)
Classification: XX7 - ON15, Community Dev Worker C2B Y1 - Y7
Salary per hour (exc. super): $41.39 - $49.72
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Full-time, Fixed-term for 6 months
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)
Closing date: 1 July 2024 This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of Mental Health services to Aboriginal people from across the Loddon Mallee Region in an inpatient setting. The role offers culturally appropriate support to patients and their families through engagement, advocacy and referral to other services to support patients and families during admission to our mental health facilities. The purpose of this role is also to assist staff to enhance their understanding of Aboriginal cultural issues in relation to social and emotional wellbeing.
Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Your new division The Community and Public Health Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region. With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes. The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division.
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information? Please contact Dave Kerr on 0419 235 519 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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