• Be part of a dynamic Aboriginal Workforce
• Enhance Culturally Safe and Respectful care for Aboriginal Community in a hospital setting
• Full-time ongoing employment

About the role 

The Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) works towards achieving key objectives set out within the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Plan.

The role will: 

• Provide culturally safe and respectful support to Aboriginal patients and their families
• Liaise with key stakeholders involved in Aboriginal service delivery including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCO’s)
• Facilitate and engage with patient discharge planning and referrals
• Record and report daily activities in to database for reporting to the Department
• Contribute and participate in the broad scope of the Aboriginal Health Team functions

About the facility

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.  The Aboriginal Health Team located within University Hospital support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander inpatients and their family.

The People & Culture Directorate is a large team that supports and delivers a range of services to the organisation including Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Staff Care, Payroll and Work Health Safety (WHS).  The Aboriginal Health Unit sits within the People & Culture Directorate in dedicated space where the Aboriginal Health Team is located.

Our Mission

To improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Barwon and surrounding regions.

The Aboriginal Health Unit provides a holistic, innovative and strategic response for the identified needs of the community and those accessing Barwon Health.

Our approach is underpinned by the principles of self-determination and social and emotional wellbeing.

About the culture 

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together.  We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community.  As a team we are focussed on providing the highest quality patient-centred care and promote the shared benefits of culturally safe service provision.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront
• Our Commitment to Child Safety
• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Special Measures Statement

This role is an identified role and is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.  In line with the organisations procedure confirmation of Aboriginality will be required prior to appointment.

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

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Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.