Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Team Leader
Western Health is looking to employ an Aboriginal Health Practitioner & Team Lead (AHP/TL).
The role will provide an important role as a team leader to the Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers (AHLOs) based at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) and conduct Aboriginal Health checks for First Nations women in incarceration.
The AHP/TL is responsible for setting and maintaining professional standards for the Aboriginal Health workforce.
The AHP/TL will report to the Manager, Aboriginal Health Policy and Planning. In addition, they will be a key member of the Western Health's Custodial Health program based at the DPFC. They will be required to work closely with local stakeholders to coordinate best care for people in custody at DPFC who identify with First Nations communities. The model of care commences from point of reception to DPFC, whilst in custody through planning for release from prison.
The AHP/TL has an import role to establish and maintain a key working relationship with the Service Manager and Operations Manager within Custodial Health team.
This is a full-time (1.0EFT), 7-day rotating roster.
The AHP/TL may be required to partake in an evening in-hospital or after-hours on call roster to provide telephone and/or face-to-face support to patients of Western Health.
The AHP/TL will be required to travel between Western Health sites.
Contact Person: Ashleigh Vandenberg
Title: Manager - Aboriginal Health, Policy & Planning (Wilim Berrbang)
Mobile: 0478 270 764
Phone: (03) 8345 0951
Email: Ashleigh.Vandenberg@wh.org.au
Applications close at 11:59pm on 26 February 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people 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 in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
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 a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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