Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer

• Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health & Well-being Service 
• Permanent Full Time/Part-Time
• Ringwood
• $86,543.60 – $92.456.00 P.A (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the Role

The Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer is an Aboriginal Identified role working within the Infant Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Eastern Health. The position will be based in Ringwood, but will work across the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

The position has been established to improve access to mental health services for Aboriginal children, adolescents, and young people, their families and carers, and support the delivery of clinical, cultural and spiritual healing journeys.   A key component of the role will be facilitating a strong partnership approach between ACCHO’s and ICYMHS to ensure early detection of mental illness, engagement of families and communities, and linkage into support services and shared care. 

About You

•  Identify as of Aboriginal and/or of Torres Strait Islander origin and be accepted by the Aboriginal community
•  Possess a relevant qualification or equivalent training in the health, social welfare or related field, OR
•  Are keen to be supported to undertake a relevant training/qualification and have experience in the delivery of social and emotional wellbeing programs/mental health services,
   Aboriginal health  programs/community services
•  Committed to improve access and safety of Aboriginal people in Victorian Hospitals and mental health services
•  Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal communities and diverse cultures
•  Ability to communicate effectively and build strong connections between ICYMHS and with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
•  Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy 

The role will be well supported and will include cultural supervision.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have a valid Working with Children’s Check for employment
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**