For a confidential conversation please contact: Toni Mason on 0497 081 *** or ****** About GV Health: At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care.
We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
About the role: Aboriginal Liaison Officers provide emotional, social and cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families when accessing services at GV Health.
This ensures Aboriginal patients are able to make informed decisions regarding their treatment and care; assists health care providers to meet the particular needs of Aboriginal patients and their families; and aims to increase the sensitivity of health care providers to Aboriginal health issues.
This position will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing health care in the Emergency Department, Admitted Inpatient Units and Outpatient Clinics.
Aboriginal Liaison Officers also work with medical treating teams to further support GV Health's capacity to create a culturally safe and welcoming environment.
We are looking for: Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to communicate with, and be accepted by the local Aboriginal community Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and priorities at a local and state level Excellent communication, decision making, advocacy and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain communication and professional networks with Aboriginal communities, hospital staff and government agencies If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application.
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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