JOBS FOR MOB! An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer within the Hospital Liaison Program which supports and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and primary care providers within the Sunshine Coast region to ensure culturally appropriate and safe health services contribute to the improved health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

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JOBS FOR MOB! An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer within the Hospital Liaison Program which supports and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and primary care providers within the Sunshine Coast region to ensure culturally appropriate and safe health services contribute to the improved health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. 

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate works across all facilities and provides high quality care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families as well as cultural education and training for SCHHS staff. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate provides a multidisciplinary team approach to complex care including inpatient support, case management and care coordination through the health service and a supported transition back into primary care. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and maintain close liaison links with staff to enhance access to health services and practical social support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.
• Develop linkages with all relevant hospital wards, departments, and community services to facilitate admission, discharge planning and referral to follow-up services.
• Network and liaise between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, public sector agencies, patients, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs within the Hospital and Health Service.

Remuneration value up to $117,817 p.a., comprising salary between $75,090- $103,261 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

"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"

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SC627556-RD (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants