Provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander clients within hospitals and community in Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,245.95 - $1,800.95 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668309
Who we are
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Across various locations within NSLHD.
What you'll be doing
The position will provide support and advocacy for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients within hospitals and community in the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). The Aboriginal Liaison Officer has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing health services to ensure a culturally safe, appropriate and respectful patient journey.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria
* Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, with knowledge and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander culture.
* Ability to liaise and consult with Government and non-Government agencies at all levels, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
* Hold a minimum of Certificate 3 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and/or equivalent.
* Demonstrated understanding of the social, psychological and financial implications of hospitalisations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
* Knowledge of policies, programs and initiatives pertaining to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander holistic Health.
* Have an advanced knowledge of data analysis and computer literacy including excel.
The team enriching health in millions of ways every day
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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