Aboriginal Liaison Officer

• Full & Part Time, Permanent Contracts 
• Hours negotiable, total 1.4FTE available
• This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW has recently reviewed the structure and deliverables of the Aboriginal Health service in line with funding guidelines and national standards for providing culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) will work with the Diversity and Inclusion Team to improve the outcomes of patients who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The ALO will do this by:

• Providing one on one engagement and support to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients;
• Liaising with community to support individual health self-determination;
• Supporting community members to link with hospital, community health and primary care services; and
• Supporting Northeast Health Wangaratta's planning for cultural safety.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Dalene Voigt on 0473 582 670
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Wednesday, 1st January 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies