Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Coorong

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Coorong
• Location - Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie and Mannum (negotiable)
• Salary $75,430 - $79,070 p.a. (pro rata) - ASO4
• Ongoing Part Time (18.75 per week)

OverviewThe Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) plays a vital role alongside clinical staff in ensuring the safe and culturally sensitive hospital journeys of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients within the Murray Mallee region. Their responsibilities encompass providing cultural support to patients and their escorts, facilitating navigation through the health system from admission to discharge, and maintaining continuity of care by liaising with community health centres. They assist in communicating health information effectively, giving sensitive consideration to cultural differences and language barriers, ensuring patients understand medical procedures to maximise cooperation to their care.Additionally, the AHLO coordinates transport arrangements, acts as a cultural consultant for RMCLHN staff to ensure culturally appropriate services, and advocates for the use of language interpreters when necessary. They also monitor and ensure the correct acknowledgment and recording of Aboriginality status for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.About You

• Culturally sensitive communication and accountability with Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities
• Effective verbal and written communication with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal individuals, health workers, and organisations
• Development of supportive and collaborative relationships with Aboriginal communities and individuals
• Collaboration with diverse health professionals, demonstrating autonomy, initiative, and judgment in achieving objectives

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience in working with Aboriginal individuals, their families and communities
• Experience in working in a health and multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrated experience in establishing, developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and relationships with Aboriginal individuals, organisations and communities

Completion of Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Certificate III in Practice or Community Care is desirable but not essential.Cultural StatementRiverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the expertise, cultural knowledge and life experiences they bring to the workplace. This LHN is a culturally inclusive work environment that is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.RMCLHN has determined that an exemption to prefer workers of a specific gender and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 872133.Important InformationIn addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.EnquiriesAkira Barnes
Executive Assistant
Phone: 0468 753 760
E-mail:Application Closing Date10 July 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsAdvertised: 26 Jun 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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