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Form of workAbout the Role
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) patients who are dealing with health-related issues across the acute/sub-acute/community and Mental Health settings at Grampians Health. The is a permanent part time position 64 hours per fortnight.
This position may be required to work across various health settings in the Grampians Region. The AHLO assists staff to provide culturally safe care to ATSI patients and families, and works in close collaboration with Social Workers, other health professionals and Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-Operative, to provide best outcomes (in line with ICAP strategy).
The role aims to strengthen the relationship between Grampians region ATSI communities and Grampians Health mainstream and Mental Health Services through increased awareness of cultural, emotional and social issues affecting the ATSI communities in the Grampians region. The role may be required to visit Ballarat, Stawell, Edenhope and various locations within the Grampians Region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist cultural assessment, intervention and advocacy for GH clients who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Facilitate the smooth transition of patients through the health service system.
- Effective discharge planning
- Liaise with Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-op (BADAC) and other community controlled and Government departments to facilitate care planning.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
- Professional development and education programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Flexible rostering
- Opportunities for career progression
- Free parking
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. With all the facilities that you would expect from a regional city, Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services alongside a vibrant combination of food, art, shopping, culture and nature.
With legendary natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, world renowned Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there are many amazing natural features to see and explore. Food lovers will delight in the opportunity to sample from the restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia’s best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, and want to swap expensive urban dwelling for stunning natural landscapes, Horsham is the place for you.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Renee Bosworth, Acting Team Leader, Aboriginal Health, on 0438 108 *** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
