Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer

Kyabram District Health Service; Kyabram; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car parking

Professional Development opportunities

Salary Sacrifice/Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kyabram District Health Service in Kyabram, VIC, seeks an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer to improve access to culturally safe health services across the community. You will provide support, advocacy and navigation for clients and families.

You will build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and partner organisations, contribute to health promotion and staff education, and support culturally safe care across KDHS.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture, community and kinship networks.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and priorities.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities and health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, advocacy and navigation assistance to clients and families to access culturally safe, coordinated healthcare services.
• Build strong relationships with local Aboriginal communities and partner organisations; contribute to health promotion activities; support culturally safe care practices and staff education.

Skills

Aboriginal culture

Advocacy

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Health or community services qualification

Job description

Kyabram District Health Service - Kyabram VIC

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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About the Role

Kyabram District Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer to play a key role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our community. Working within the Aboriginal Health and Community Serivces teams, you will provide support, advocacy and navigation assistance to clients and families, helping them access culturally safe, responsive and coordinated healthcare services.

You will build strong relationships with local Aboriginal communities and partner organisations, contribute to health promotion activities, support culturally safe care practices across KDHS, and provide guidance and education to staff. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by strengthening community connections and supporting equitable access to health services.

About You

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, community and kinship networks.
• An understanding of Aboriginal health issues and priorities.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities, health services and community agencies.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting programs that improve access to health services and community wellbeing.
• A current driver's licence.
• Relevant qualifications in health, community services or a related field (desirable).
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Agi Russo, Community Services Manageremail her at *********@kyhealth.org.au or phone [phone].

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.