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A unique opportunity for the suitable candidate to learn and develop competency in their ability to work as a Cultural Lead at Peninsula Health whilst being mentored by Aboriginal Elder and Cultural Lead Aunty Helen Bnads.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
• Assist the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and potential patients to utilise mainstream health services.
• Create an Australian Indigenous friendly environment within the Peninsula Health Network.
• Assist the Peninsula Health Network to provide culturally sensitive health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of people, groups and services
• A sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to communicate with, and be accepted by, the local Aboriginal community.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, written and verbal, and the ability to develop and maintain communications with Aboriginal communities, other hospital staff, other mainstream agencies, and government departments.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strong advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and protect their right to receive safe, personal, effective and connected care
• Current Drivers License
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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| Selection Criteria |
Essential: Do you have demonstrated ability to work with a range of people, groups and services?
Essential: Do you have sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to communicate with, and be accepted by, the local Aboriginal community?
Essential: Do you have well-developed interpersonal skills, written and verbal, and the ability to develop and maintain communications with Aboriginal communities, other hospital staff, other mainstream agencies, and government departments?
Essential: Do you have demonstrated ability to be a strong advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait? |