St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

Your role at St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals
The Aboriginal Engagement and Cultural Advisor has an important role in the care, welfare and support of Aboriginal patients and their families who access the Emergency Department at SJOG Midland Public and Private Hospitals.

In this role you will contribute to strategies and policy that ensure the delivery of a culturally sensitive and secure culture across all operations at SJG Midland Public and Private Hospitals and will be a resource to the organisation to enhance the cultural sensitivity, cultural security and cultural leadership while also providing medical liaison with specialists regarding lists and clinics undertaken in conjunction with community based referrers.

The Position

• Understanding of the social and health issues affecting Aboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islander people.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Identifies and works to address the cultural and spiritual needs of Aboriginal patients and their families.
• Provides emotional, social and cultural support to Aboriginal patients and their families.
• Liaises with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and service providers to address the specific needs of Aboriginal patients.
• Interprets hospital and medical terminology for Aboriginal patients and their families to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Liaises with relatives, caregivers and members of the community in relation to general patient enquiries.
• Collaborates with key caregivers to ensure the needs of Aboriginal patients are identified and addressed.
• Maintains appropriate resources for staff and patients relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care.
• Provides education to caregivers and assists the Learning and Development team.
• Development and delivery of Indigenous community engagement strategies to support SJOG Midland Public and Private Hospitals in better engaging with Indigenous stakeholders.
• Consultancy advice on the development of relevant policies and frameworks including reconciliation action plans and internal policy reviews related to supporting Indigenous employees in the workplace and positive Indigenous community relations that align to SJOG Mission Statement.
• Builds collaborative partnerships with Aboriginal Service Providers to address the specific needs of Indigenous patients.
• Promotes early intervention strategies and addresses access issues
• Assist in the delivery of events which acknowledge Reconciliation, NAIDOC week and key cultural events throughout the year

Position Requirements
Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, this position is designated for Aboriginal people. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships. A high-level understanding of the key health issues and social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the local community is essential.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, along with experience in both clinical and cultural consultation and education. The role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively while working within the parameters set by a Manager or Supervisor. Proficiency in computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, is also required.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation

• Salary: $85,973 to $88,329 pro rata, plus 11.5% superannuation
• Permanent part time position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  
• Free on-site parking
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

For enquiries contact Linda Cresdee, Aboriginal Health Manager on (08) 9462 4096.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes