Fabulous opportunity to make a difference:

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) is responsible for providing information and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) consumers and their families. When required they assist in the planning and implementation of the assessment, admission, treatment, case management and referral, discharge and follow up process for ATSI patients and their families. The service is provided to the bed based and community programs with the Mental Health Directorate and upon request to all other areas at AWH.

• Dynamic work environment and team focussed culture
• Career opportunities and support for professional development
• Picturesque NE Victoria location close to regional attractions

Who are we?

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.  AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of new state of the art Emergency and Mental Health facilities.

The Opportunity

We require a dynamic Aboriginal Liaison Officer to participate as a member of acute community intervension team and provide cultural perspective to multidiciplinary team a, thus promoting culturally sensitive practivce.  

What’s in it for you?

We provide full orientation and training and keep you informed of opportunities for professional development so you can be the best at what you do.  We also offer excellent staff benefits including salary packaging and novated leasing, employee assistance and wellbeing programs, Fitness Passport and discounted private health membership.

Interested?

For more information about the position, please refer to the Position Description attached or contact the Manager listed below.  Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Note: All Health workers are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

AWH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and Social inclusion.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants may also be required to provide evidence of their immunisation status and flu vaccination.