Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $31.52 - $45.57 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ573594
Application Close: 02/06/2025

ABOUT US

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal people accessing mental health services, both in the hospital setting and within the community. You will ensure that Aboriginal consumers and their families receive a respectful and culturally responsive and appropriate service.
This role will act as a liaison supporting the consumer, the family and health service staff and will assist with accessing other services relevant to the needs of the person being supported. You will assist in the planning and implementation of any admission, treatment, case management, referral, discharge and follow up for Aboriginal people utilising mental health services.
If you are ready for the next step in your career, learn more and Apply Today!

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act).
• Hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the relevant area of care. Or, is willing to undertake a minimum Certificate III Aboriginal Primary Health Care (including undergoing recognition of prior learning processes against current qualifications).
• A demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom. This will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social, psychological and financial implications of hospitalisation for Aboriginal consumers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child protection guidelines within NSW Health.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, working within scope of role at all times including ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and basic computer skills.
• Current NSW driver licence (P2) acceptable) and willingness to drive for work purposes.
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