Launceston General Hospital and the Hospital & Primary Care North community are seeking applications from Aboriginal People for casual employment as an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) to cover leave periods and occasional work.

The role of the AHLO is to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and carers, and members of the health care team, to provide and promote culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal patients and their families during their time in hospital, and access to hospital care and health supports in the community.

A regular day will see you:

• Visit wards and spend time with patients, their families and carers
• Help patients talk to health professionals
• Help patients understand medical procedures
• Support patients to make decisions about their care
• Link patients to Aboriginal community health organisations or other appropriate services
• Support health staff to provide culturally respectful health services
• Help patients access health services such as treatment procedures and appointments
• Contribute to health activities and programs that promote cultural healing

About you:

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Knowledge of community health, public health and Aboriginal health
• Experience working with Aboriginal people in the delivery of health programs or community services
• Knowledge of Tasmanian Aboriginal history, culture, Community and connection to Country
• A strong work ethic and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

Why Us:

The Department of Health Tasmania is committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.

Details of appointment:

Casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for up to 12 or 24 months.

Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
• Aboriginality - the Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it will be filled in accordance with the Guidelines for Aboriginal Employment.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Qualifications in a health or welfare related discipline.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 531741 Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer B4 (March 2024) - Casual.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kerri Roberts
Position: A/Executive Director - Allied Health Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 6260
Email address: [email protected]

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