Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Male) - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ553303 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62,512 - $90,357 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ553303
Application Close Date: 23/02/2025
Interview Date Range: 26/02/2025 – 05/03/2025
Contact Details: Siobhan Russell – Social Work Head of Department - (02) 8738 6716 | siobhan.russell@health.nsw.gov.au
In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) to join the Liverpool Hospital ALO team. The ALO works as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide culturally responsive care and support for Aboriginal patients and their families when accessing Liverpool Hospital. They play a pivotal role in supporting staff to ensure the cultural and psychosocial needs of Aboriginal patients are understood and met.
What You'll be Doing
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients/carers/consumers in hospital settings.
The position is required to work as part of the hospital multidisciplinary team in order to:
- ensure the health, psychosocial and cultural needs of Aboriginal patients and their families/carers are taken into account when care is being provided.
- support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families/carers to build their health literacy and capacity to manage their health issues.
The ALO is required to work effectively with staff of the hospital and other agencies including local Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) and related community based services, in order to provide support and assistance to patients/carers/consumers receiving care from the hospital and community health services.
The position is also responsible for supporting effective transfer of care arrangements for Aboriginal patients to ensure they are linked to appropriate community based services.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD operates its services on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra lands and has a rich history of working alongside local Aboriginal communities. SWSLHD has long established partnerships with Aboriginal Organisations in our region that are critical to the way we operate and deliver our services.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- This is an Aboriginal identified role; can you outline your connection to community and how this connection/knowledge will inform the way you work with community in this role?
- Describe your experience delivering health services to Aboriginal clients and families. How have you ensured the specific cultural needs of Aboriginal patients are identified and addressed?
- The ALO works as part of the hospital’s Multidisciplinary Team. How will you ensure the clinicians you work alongside provide culturally responsive care?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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