Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer – Community Support

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary packaging options

Educational courses and coaching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

NSW Health's Sydney Local Health District seeks an Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer to support Aboriginal people using Mental Health Services across hospital and community settings. The role is identified for Aboriginal descent and involves liaising with consumers, families and staff while helping access additional services.

It is a nonclinical position within a clinical environment, with a requirement for an Aboriginal health care certificate or willingness to obtain it, and a current

Qualifications

• Identified Aboriginal position; applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Be willing to obtain a Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing, including understanding family structure and culture.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with consumers, families and Health Service staff and assist with accessing other services.
• Operate as a liaison in a nonclinical role within a clinical environment.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

NSW Health's Sydney Local Health District seeks an Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer to support Aboriginal people using Mental Health Services across hospital and community settings. The role is identified for Aboriginal descent and involves liaising with consumers, families and staff while helping access additional services.

It is a nonclinical position within a clinical environment, with a requirement for an Aboriginal health care certificate or willingness to obtain it, and a current