Address- Beautiful rivers, pristine beaches, lush green mountains, a thriving community full of various cultures, lower housing prices, and higher living standards.
- The business community thrives with a new university precinct and fantastic career opportunities.
- We are just a three-hour drive north of Sydney, two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie.
About the role:
- The Manning Emergency Department is a busy department servicing the wider community including an influx of tourists in the holiday period. The Emergency Department Aboriginal Liaison Officer role is key to establishing an open pathway ensuring safe culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait People of the local Biripi /Worimi Community.
- This unique role forms part of the increasing Aboriginal workforce and Administration team which is a highly skilled dynamic team that prides itself on being inclusive, culturally responsive and committed to providing positive outcomes for members of our community whilst striving for Excellence of Every patient Every Time. The position forms part of a 24/7 service with established shift times of 09:00 to 18:00 to best support the Biripi Community on a 7-day rotating roster.
- The duties in this role varies from ensuring comprehensive record keeping in health-related systems, engaging with patients in the Emergency Department as needed along with working alongside health professionals.
- Manning has a local Aboriginal staff network that provide cultural support and connection. Continued support and mentoring will be provided for the successful applicant along with other opportunities to develop in aspirations and qualifications.
About you:
- Manning is seeking a committed and enthusiastic person to join our innovative Administration Team; the successful applicant will be working closely with Biripi/Worimi Community members to Close the Gap.
- If you are an active member of the community, good communicator, hardworking, energetic, flexible and able to work cooperatively in a team, who is honest and passionate in providing care to those accessing the Health Service we need you on our team!
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and communities, local knowledge and experience within the Biripi/Worimi Community.
- Ability to apply knowledge of electronic systems and computer software to achieve job outcomes.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Benefits:
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 11%
Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- These positions are part-time, however temporary full-time hours may be considered for the right applicant.
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For role related queries or questions contact Vickie Taylor on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: . This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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