Hospital Liaison Coordinator Female Services - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit

Role details

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Hospital Liaison Coordinator Female Services to join their team on a temporary basis.

Identified Role

In accordance with section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), this is an identified position and there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

To confirm eligibility for consideration, applicants are required to provide documentary evidence of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage as part of their application.

Information regarding acceptable evidence, including a Statutory Declaration template, is available in the Commission Chief Executive Guideline 02/13: Evidence of Attribute – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements of this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

Provide support, advocacy and practical assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male inpatients, their families/carers and the community throughout their patient journey to receive coordinated care across the health continuum of care, during their stay at Mackay Base Hospital.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer (Female Services) will collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of appropriate and culturally sensitive services to contribute to improved health outcomes and the reduction of health inequalities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This role is classified in accordance with the Phase 2 outcome provided under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No. 1) 2019. A Phase 3 process will occur to confirm the classification of the role. This process may result in changes to the role description, position title and classification and remuneration levels, however there will be no loss of employment conditions or remuneration for employees.

About the Team

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit is an essential element of the MHHS support services and ensures the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services and models of health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport