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The Australian South Sea Islander Health Project Team at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Cultural Liaison Officer – Australian South Sea Islander (Female) to join their team on a temporary basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Australian South Sea IslanderCultural Liaison Officer will:
- Work toward inclusive health care across the continuum that achieves better health outcomes for Australian South Sea Islanders, through evidenced based advocacy; support/system navigation and building cultural capability.
- Work as part of team to improve Australian South Sea Islander health and provide support to patients and their families throughout their patient journey during their stay at Hospital.
- Partner to increase access to culturally appropriate care for Australian South Sea Islanders through supporting and/or participation in activities, including activities aligned with the Australian South Sea Islander Linker project.
About the Team
Australian South Sea Islanders are the Australian-born direct descendants of people who were brought to Australia between 1863 and 1904 to work as indentured labourers in the sugarcane fields.
In 1994, the Commonwealth Government officially recognised Australian South Sea Islanders as a distinct ethnic group with their own history and culture, acknowledging the injustices of the indentured labour system and their significant contribution to Australia's culture, history, and economy. The Queensland Government also recognised Australian South Sea Islanders as a distinct cultural group in 2000 and are progressing toward addressing health disparities.
Mackay Hospital and Health Service recognises the valuable contributions made by Australian South Sea Islanders to the Mackay community. They also acknowledge that the health needs of this community align with those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. As part of our commitment, MHHS is assembling a project team to enhance support for the Australian South Sea Islander community's health needs.
The Cultural Liaison Officer role is specifically intended for individuals with an Australian South Sea Islander cultural heritage. The position reports directly to the Project Director - Australian South Sea Islander and collaborates closely with the Australian South Sea Islander Nurse Navigator to enhance access to culturally appropriate care for Australian South Sea Islanders.
The position will work closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit, other teams, programs, and stakeholders within MHHS. There's a requirement to utilise current technology including integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR) and Telehealth as service enablers.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
