Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ562475 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time till June 2025
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $31.35 - $45.57 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ562475
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $31.35 - $45.57 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ562475
Application Close: Sunday, 20th April 2025
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational qualifications and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Where You'll Be Working:
The Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer will be based at the Royal Hospital for Women within the Social Work Team. The position will be linked into a wider Aboriginal Health Workforce, and will be supported by the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Aboriginal Health Directorate. The main areas of specialisation at the Royal Hospital for Women include breast care, gynaecology, gynaecological oncology, maternity, maternal fetal medicine, menopause, newborn intensive care and reproductive medicine.
What You'll Be Doing:
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when dealing with health related issues at The Royal Hospital for Women. This will require you to work effectively with hospital staff and other agencies in the community, in order to provide support and assistance to persons and families receiving care at the Royal Hospital for Women. This role will require you to work across multiple clinical areas.
This position is Temporary Part Time working two days per week, days and hours can be flexible.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Benefits:
This position is Temporary Part Time working two days per week, days and hours can be flexible.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Benefits:
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position is occupied by a female. An applicant’s gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, historical contexts which may influence health, and relevant Aboriginal health and other national and state policies/strategies.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, and network with other services and health professionals.
- Knowledge of: confidentiality, documentation and information management; relevant legislation; ethics and duty of care; and mandatory reporting requirements in an Aboriginal primary health care environment.
- Competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs (e.g. word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets).
- Knowledge of quality improvement and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and health education programs.
Need More Information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Shira Heffernan on Shira.Heffernan@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- If you require additional support with your application, please contact the Aboriginal Workforce Team on SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
