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Position Summary
Clinical Lead Aboriginal Health Team
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 Clinical Lead (Social and Emotional Wellbeing Clinician) is part of the Aboriginal Health Team. The service objective is to provide holistic, primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the eastern and outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The Clinical Lead is responsible for the operational management, delivery and performance of a range of support services provided by the Aboriginal Health Team, including counsellor/case management, nursing, Men’s Support and Family Support. The Clinical Lead will provide expertise to their delegated service delivery team to ensure the needs of the clients and families are met. The Clinical Lead works closely with the Manager Team Leaders. In addition, the Clinical Lead liaises with networks and other organisations across the sector and as appropriate to the role. The Clinical Lead for the Aboriginal Health Team is required to provide high quality care to clients through predominately autonomous use of proficient clinical skills, effective communication, and to demonstrate the developing professional leadership through proactive participation within the Aboriginal Health Team. The incumbent will work in partnership with consumers, carers, families and consultation services. This role is to ensure the fair and equitable provision of culturally appropriate care and support services to all ages within the Aboriginal community. Specifically, this program promotes and implements programs to build community capacity and enhance empowerment amongst families with emphasis on youth. The incumbent will liaise with all members of the Aboriginal Health Team and reports firstly to the Manager.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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 !
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
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 .
Additional resources are available at: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
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.**
Selection Criteria Essential: Current Working With Children Check
Essential: Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Contact Person Daniel Howell
Contact Number (04) 0373 8367
Closing Date 24/04/2024
Position Description Clinical Lead- SEWB. Aboriginal Health Team Eastern Health PD (1).pdf Open
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.
Location: | Australia Victoria Healesville |
Work type: |
Temporary/Contract
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |
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