15 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsLaunceston General Hospital and the Hospital & Primary Care North community are seeking applications from Aboriginal People for casual employment as an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) to cover leave periods and occasional work.The role of the AHLO is to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and carers, and members of the health care team, to provide and promote culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal patients and their families during their time in hospital, and access to hospital care and health supports in the community.A regular day will see you:Visit wards and spend time with patients, their families and carersHelp patients talk to health professionalsHelp patients understand medical proceduresSupport patients to make decisions about their careLink patients to Aboriginal community health organisations or other appropriate servicesSupport health staff to provide culturally respectful health servicesHelp patients access health services such as treatment procedures and appointmentsContribute to health activities and programs that promote cultural healingAbout you:To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:Knowledge of community health, public health and Aboriginal healthExperience working with Aboriginal people in the delivery of health programs or community servicesKnowledge of Tasmanian Aboriginal history, culture, Community and connection to CountryA strong work ethic and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environmentExcellent organisational and time management skillsGood written and oral communication skillsWhy Us:The Department of Health Tasmania is committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.Details of appointment:Casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for up to 12 or 24 months.Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022Salary Packaging:You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.More information about our Employee Benefits can be found hereEligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Aboriginality - the Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it will be filled in accordance with the Guidelines for Aboriginal Employment.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Qualifications in a health or welfare related discipline.Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.Statement of Duties:531741 Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer B4 (March 2024) - Casual.docxApplication Guide:Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docxHow to apply:Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this roleFor more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Kerri RobertsPosition: A/Executive Director - Allied Health ServicesPhone number: (03) 6777 6260Email address: kerri.roberts@ths.tas.gov.auWhat it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyleOne Health Podcast - SpotifyOne Health Podcast - AppleTasmanian Health Careers | TasmanianRespecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Health, Tasmania by 2xGet notified about new Liaison Officer jobs in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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