Company

Queensland HealthSee more

addressAddressWeipa, QLD
CategoryEducation

Job description

If you are chasing an exciting adventure, Weipa is calling you! Join our dedicated team, enjoy the challenges and make a difference in the community
#CareerUpHere

Tell me more...The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer provides culturally appropriate support, advocacy and practical assistance for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients, their families / carers and the community to receive coordinated care across the health continuum of care.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and history, as well as demonstrated experience in engaging with FNQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess social and practical needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, advocate and support in a multi-disciplinary team approach and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, communication and consultation skills.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

  • Base comprising salary between $72,700.00- $93,564.00 p.a.
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
  • Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility 
  • Great support team
  • Professional development 

Requirements for the role:

  • To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
  • Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Female.
  • This position may require you to work as per Organisational requirements and at the discretion of the Director of Nursing / Midwifery and Facility Manager – Western.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

Refer code: 2276651. Queensland Health - The previous day - 2024-05-24 10:05

Queensland Health

Weipa, QLD
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