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SalarySouth West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Liaison Officer to join our Mental Health Team in Roma, Western Qld.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification AO4
Workplace Location South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/SW541343
Closing date 11-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration until 30 June 2024
Contact person Sonia Doolan
Contact details 0429 984 390
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Your opportunity
As the Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Liaison Officer in the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Team, Roma Western Qld, you will provide service linkages for client social and emotional wellbeing as well as advocate and liaise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will also provide support and advice on the health pathways aimed at improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing / medical and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
- We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle!
- The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference!
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
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