• Reference Number: 1131
• Job Title: Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Hours per Fortnight: 80
• Location: Graham Street, Shepparton

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

About the Role

The primary function of the Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer is to assist, support and advocate for safe access and culturally appropriate provision of care to Aboriginal people accessing GV Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and requiring treatment for Social Emotional Wellbeing.

This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role that works directly with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult patients to access mental health services.

The Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer is located within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit at GV Health and links with mental health clinicians in the interest of patient care, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and their carers and family members, other Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers including a statewide network of Aboriginal Mental Health and Hospital Liaison Officers and local mental health services.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding Mental Health treatment
• Develop and maintain communication and professional networks with the Aboriginal community and mainstream services
• Relevant qualification or equivalent training in mental health or health

Please note: Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply.

Position Description: can be accessed through GVH careers page

Why work at GV Health?

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.