- Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
- Generous Salary Packaging (more pay in your pocket!) and low-cost car parking available
- Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula area (close to some of Victoria’s best beaches, wineries and hot springs)
- Classification Range: COMM DEV WKR CL 2A YR3 (XV12) to COMM DEV WKR CL 2A YR11 (ON14)* (Sub-grading will be based on years of experience)
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) provides supportive contact to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families and health professionals across Peninsula Health. The AHLO provides face to face, on-site assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families attending all treatment services at Peninsula as required. The AHLO plays a crucial role in enhancing Peninsula Health's ability to meet the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, while also increasing the cultural sensitivity of healthcare providers towards Aboriginal health issues.
To view the full position description, including key responsibilities and selection criteria, please use the following link: Position Description
Providing culturally safe care is essential to meet the health care needs of Indigenous Australians effectively. Culturally safe health care includes providing services underpinned by Indigenous Australians’ beliefs and values. Thus, this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants as this will support the provision of culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients within Peninsula Health. Limiting the filling of this position to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates constitutes a special measure as it is to realise substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and section 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- A sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to effectively communicate with the local Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated ability to capture and work with statistical data and information, in particular, patient statistics.
- An understanding of Aboriginal health issues at a local and state level.
- Current driver's Licence
- Completed or working towards a Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, Health Work (or equivalent) through an accredited education provider (desirable)
- Eligibility for AHPRA registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (desirable)
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9784 2700, option 1.
For role specific information please contact Kunal Mahajan on 0439468965.
The role ceases advertising on 27th May 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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