About Us

Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.

A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.

We provide an integrated network of services through:

• The Queensland Children's Hospital ( https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/lcch )
• The Child and Youth Community Health Service ( https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/community-health-services/ )
• The Child and Youth Mental Health Service ( https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/mental-health-services/ )
• Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth services
• Partnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisations

Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.

Your Opportunity:

The Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer role provides direct support and assistance to both health care professionals and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in-patients, families, and Communities. The position is responsible for the delivery of culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, including supporting accessible and equitable health outcomes, in the context of meeting individual needs. The role includes facilitating a seamless transition between service providers, on behalf of and in consultation with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The role provides resources and information that enhances the ability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to make appropriate health care choices and navigate through the complex health care arena.  The Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer will:

• Work collaboratively with CHQ HHS multi-disciplinary teams and other health networks to ensure services provided for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are culturally appropriate and safe.
• Promote links and with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support networks, Child and Youth Community Health Service teams, non-government agencies, and other Hospital and Health Services to strengthen a focus on cultural needs relevant to a continuum of care for patients and their families.
• Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and kinship collective structure as the primary source of support and strength for a child. 

 What CHQ HHS can offer

Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility 

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here ( http://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/work-for-us/ ).

Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.

The Workforce attractive incentive scheme may apply to this position, please refer to the guidelines for further information https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ).