AddressCompany description:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Job description:
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Clinician to join the NDIS Inpatient Specialist Team as the disability Liaison Officer for Northern Health.
This role requires a Grade 2 Allied Health Professional, who is passionate about working with persons with a disability and the teams that surround them. To assist in ensuring access and a positive experience at Northern Health.
The position is fixed term for 2 years, as of the 1st of July, 2024. Part Time: 56.2 hours / 7-day fortnight with flexibility to work reduced hours over increased number of days. Predominately located at our Epping site, with a need to travel across sites as required
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Good understanding of the needs and issues for people who have a disability and a comprehensive knowledge of the range of generic and specialist service options available to clients including but not limited to physical, emotional and mental health, accommodation, legal matters, employment and education.
- Experience and good working knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme or a willingness to learn the pathway and understand the schemes benefits and limitations.
- Proven ability to have good communication to be able to work with a group of key stakeholders to negotiate and advocate for a patient's needs.
- An ability to educate others about the role of the health service
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please contact: Ingrid Ioannidis - NH - NDIS lead at ***************@nh.org.au or mobile 0484 309 ***. Alternatively, please refer to the Position Description for additional information.
Applications close 2 June 2024
We offer:
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
· Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program
· Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
· An inclusive and culturally safe space
· State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
· A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'
· Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
