Disability Liaison Officer (Dlo) Service - Grade 4 Team Leader

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term until April 2025 (Parental Leave)
• Part-Time (0.8 EFT)
• Grade 4 Allied Health Professional or Equivalent
• Alfred Health Location

The Department

Alfred Health Allied Health Directorate comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines (Interpreters, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Pastoral Care, Patient & Family Services, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology and Speech Pathology) that provide patient-centered care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health. Allied Health disciplines provide patient-centered care that will aim to optimise physical, psychosocial, communication and cognitive functioning. To ensure that the Allied Health workforce is fit for purpose, a robust governance structure provides oversight of staff & student education, research, workforce innovation and quality & safety.

The Position Summary

The Disability Liaison OfficerTeam Leader provides leadership and support to the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) Service. The DLO service comprises of Disability Liaison Officers (DLO’s) and Rapid Response Disability Liaison Officers in the Alfred Health Accident and Emergency Centre. The DLOs assist people with a disability to access health services at Alfred Health and transition to local community-based health services. They also support people with a disability to access COVID vaccinations, tests and treatment services where required. The Team Leader is responsible for continually reviewing service provision and adapting the model of service as indicated, as well as coordinating reporting to relevant bodies as required. The Team Leader reports to the Occupational Therapy Manager, with oversight provided by the Director of Allied Health, Chief Allied Health Officer.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• B. App Sc in appropriate Allied Health profession or recognised equivalent
• Post graduate studies (Master’s or PhD level, or progress towards) in a relevant area
• Full Registration held with appropriate Allied Health Discipline Board (if applicable)
• Member or eligibility for membership with relevant professional Association
• High level of 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.
• Specialised and contemporary understanding of disability and an ability to apply this theoretical knowledge to client support

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

If you would like to discuss this role and/or potential workplace adjustments prior to applying, contact Karen Roberts on 0419 106 099 or k.roberts@alfred.org.au

Applications close Friday, 19 April 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au