Clinical Lead Aboriginal Health Team

Clinical Lead Aboriginal Health Team 

• Permanent Part time | Experience work-life balance
• Healesville | Work in the beautiful Yarra Valley
• Working with a tight team friendly team within the Aboriginal Health Team at Eastern Health.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Clinical Lead (Social and Emotional Wellbeing Clinician) is part of the Aboriginal Health Team. The service objective is to provide holistic, primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the eastern and outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The Clinical Lead is responsible for the operational management, delivery and performance of a range of support services provided by the Aboriginal Health Team, including counsellor/case management, nursing, Men’s Support and Family Support. The Clinical Lead will provide expertise to their delegated service delivery team to ensure the needs of the clients and families are met. The Clinical Lead works closely with the Manager Team Leaders. In addition, the Clinical Lead liaises with networks and other organisations across the sector and as appropriate to the role. The Clinical Lead for the Aboriginal Health Team is required to provide high quality care to clients through predominately autonomous use of proficient clinical skills, effective communication, and to demonstrate the developing professional leadership through proactive participation within the Aboriginal Health Team. The incumbent will work in partnership with consumers, carers, families and consultation services. This role is to ensure the fair and equitable provision of culturally appropriate care and support services to all ages within the Aboriginal community. Specifically, this program promotes and implements programs to build community capacity and enhance empowerment amongst families with emphasis on youth. The incumbent will liaise with all members of the Aboriginal Health Team and reports firstly to the Manager.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant Health discipline including high level senior Nursing qualifications with current registrations’.
• Be able to apply holistic and clinical skills to support the team service the local Aboriginal community.
• Significant experience in a range Clinical settings.
•  Be able to apply operational management skills and staff performance.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate team members to thrive in their roles as demonstrated through previous experience in positions of leadership or clinical supervision of other employees.
• Demonstrated commitment to the lived experience voice and ability to embed lived experience within models of care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Additional resources are available at: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health 

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**