About Us:

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 1 million people. We have 7,000 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth has seen the addition of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's at Sunshine Hospital.

About the Role:

The AHLO assists Aboriginal patients and their families and carers navigate the hospital system and advocate, liaise and provide support to patients during their hospital stay. The AHLO will help ensure that Western Health is culturally sensitive, safe and welcoming to Aboriginal people.

Duties:

• Assist and support Aboriginal patients through advocacy, liaison and support throughout their hospital stay
• Assist with internal and external referrals for services the patient may require
• Contribute and participate in significant cultural events, for example Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week

• Facilitate and support Cultural Safety Audits across WH Departments and education to staff around the importance of correctly identifying Aboriginal patients on all WH databases
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs focussing in on Aboriginal health, cultural awareness and cultural safety
• Develop and continue to support important working relationships with relevant key community organisations and stakeholders
• Contribute to monitoring service delivery and measuring outcomes, for instance reporting to Department of Health and Human Services and WH Aboriginal Health Steering Committee
• Professionally represent Western Health at external forum and events

• In addition to the key responsibilities specific to your role, you are required to deliver on the Key Organisational Accountabilities which are aligned with the Western Health strategic aims

Skills & Experience OR Essential Criteria:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Commitment to the Western Health values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety
• An understanding of Aboriginal health issues, systems and policies at the local and state level
• Demonstrated commitment and capability to make a positive difference in Aboriginal health and/or wellbeing
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks
• The ability to work as a member of a team with a range of community and professional groups
• Ability to work autonomously within a variety of settings
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to engage the Aboriginal Community
• Current Divers Licence

• Current Working with Children Card

Benefits:

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture:

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working With Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.