Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer - Women - Identified

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer – Women (Identified role) Are you dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and their families? Do you have a strong connection to culture, and the ability to bridge the gap between patients/families and appropriate healthcare and services? This may be the role for you. Candidates who are familiar with the Boulia Shire and possess attributes such as the ability to communicate, advocate, consult and partner will be well regarded. Close The Gap - Better Health Outcomes What's involved: The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer provides culturally appropriate support, advocacy, and practical assistance for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients, their families/carers, and the community to receive coordinated care across the health continuum of care. This role will collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of appropriate and culturally sensitive services to contribute to improved health outcomes and the reduction of health inequalities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. About the Boulia Shire: The Traditional Custodians of the land that lies within the boundaries of Boulia Shire are the Pitta Pitta People, Bulamu Waluwarra and Wangkayujuru People, Kalkadoon People, Wangkamahdla Nation, Yulluna People. The most common liaison services and community connection between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in Boulia Shire and health service providers include: CWHHS Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) Other government and non-government service providers and entities. Identified Role: Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be female. As a Central West Health employee, you will be well remunerated with a competitive full-time package. Your benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%; salary packaging to increase your take home pay; 17.5% annual leave loading; career development opportunities; housing or rental assistance. Living in Central West Queensland is ideal for those who enjoy being part of a close-knit, safe, friendly and inclusive community. The outback offers a quiet, relaxed and safe lifestyle and is the perfect location to relax, unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures. It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, pertussis and influenza during their employment. About Central West Hospital and Health Service: We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 20.6 percent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West HHS provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West. Applications should be submitted ONLINE . Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications, and/or other requirements for this position, please refer to the role description. #J-18808-Ljbffr