Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,157.52 - $1,673.11
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ463330
Position Title: Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
(1x Permanent Full Time, 1x Temporary Full Time – 12 months contract)
Location: Gosford Hospital
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode ton assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About The Role
Provide flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health care to Aboriginal patients in the hospital setting. Provide support and advice to community to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people. The role performs a range of primary health care duties for the community in which they work under direct or indirect supervision at more experienced years.
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is a vital conduit and advocate for all Aboriginal people presenting to the hospital and provides support as required to patients and their families. Support will be provided in all health facilities across the Central Coast.
Key Accountabilities
· Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals, and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and behaviours charter.
· Provide culturally appropriate health care for Aboriginal people in line with the NSW Ministry of Health - Aboriginal Health Worker Scope of Practice across all sites of the CCLHD
· Support and inform Aboriginal people and their families to ensure an understanding of clinical interventions and service delivery processes than enable informed decisions in relation to their health needs.
· Work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to the provision of care to the Aboriginal Community. Participate in the provision of health promotion programs, appropriate referral, advice, and information including basic health screening and monitoring.
About You
· Aboriginality: Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.
· Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
· Demonstrated computer skills utilising the CCLHD platforms and ability to maintain patient/client records, provide statistical data and provide reports to management as required. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and achieve deadlines with minimum supervision.
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the key policies and issues that impact on Aboriginal Health within the Central Coast LHD.
What we Offer
· Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
· Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
· 17.5% Annual leave Loading where applicable
· Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
· Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
· Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
· Social Club.
· Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Where You’ll Be Working
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – this is mandatory for ALL advertising
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our
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For role related queries or questions contact Shanell Bennett on shanell.bennett@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 8 January 2024 at 11:59 PM