Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

Join to apply for the Abelian Hospital Liaison Officer role at Mercy Health Australia Employment Type: Permanent / Full TimeHours: 38 hrs per fortnightLocation: Werribee Mercy HospitalApplication: Please upload resume and cover letterContact: Jo Pappas - Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity We seek a skilled individual to work in our Aboriginal Programs team providing support and advocacy to our patients and families at Werribee Mercy Hospital. Key responsibilities This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide support to promote health, cultural safety, and well-being for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. Assist in the identification of barriers for Aboriginal families in accessing health care. Open to rotating shifts in AM/PM our after hours and rotation for on call weekend shifts. What you'll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the Victorian Aboriginal community, culture and values. High level skills in the provision of support and advocacy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Well-developed communication skills and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You are a dedicated and motivated individual. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr