Permanent Part-Time - 48 hours per fortnight For further information about this role, Please contact Kristen Venn, Primary health and Wellbeing Manager on 54610455 or via email: kvenn@mdhs.vic.gov.au We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our healthcare team in a vital role that bridges cultural understanding and medical care. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring culturally safe care and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership on cultural safety and culturally safe care Act as a vital link between medical teams and patients/families during admission to ensure understanding and informed decision making about treatment and care Assist upon discharge to ensure patients and families are well supported and understand their future medical care Provide social and emotional support to patients and families Guide and help promote whole of health service celebrations relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural events and significant days Essential Requirements Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Strong communication skills Good availability and flexible approach Ability to write reports to consumer engagement and Board that clearly outlines action plans and progress toward the same Knowledge of issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of people (eg. Social determinants of health including environmental, cultural and community) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander models of health care delivery Ability to act as a liaison to support relationship development between key stakeholders (ie – Aboriginal community leaders and health service leaders). Ability to write reports to consumer engagement and Board that clearly outlines action plans and progress toward the same Current driver’s license Why join us? We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace , where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those returning to the workforce. If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply Applicants must include the following: Resume Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description is available under 'Related Documents' in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description. The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne. MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.
