ATSI LIAISON OFFICER (MACKAY TO CAIRNS)
$55k per annum (excluding superannuation) for a 12-month contract – July 2018 to July 2019
The House Call Doctor Indigenous Liaison Officer will be responsible for a range of tasks including:
- deliver outcomes for the PhD funded Telehealth program, includes initial planning, budget management, resource allocation, timely delivery of tasks and reporting
- undertake liaison with GP clinics within designated rural and remote areas, explaining the redirection of patient reports for patients without regular GP’s
- liaise with ATSI community members on benefits of telehealth
- manage internal and external relationships to ensure meaningful involvement of the telehealth program
- delivering marketing material to clinics, pharmacies, community centres, residential aged care facilities
- provide advice and support to doctors, pharmacies and their staff regarding cultural awareness within ATSI communities
- the ability to travel monthly within the PHN Far North Queensland catchment area – ranging from Clermont in the south, to Port Douglas in the north.
- using CRM to record all visits and relevant data to assist in meeting kpi’s
- meet achievable KPI’s as requested and directed
Within the context of the responsibilities described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who:
- demonstrates the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has a practical understanding of Indigenous lifestyle, along with community and health issues
- demonstrates strong customer service skills
- is self-motivated and can work autonomously
- has proven time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- can follow direction and complete tasks as requested
The successful applicant will:
- demonstrate sound communication, consultation and liaison skills and the ability to interact with various stakeholders
- be available and willing for media appearances when required
- have an Australian open drivers licence
- be over 25 years of age to meet vehicle insurance requirements
- have a Working with Children Blue Card or the ability to obtain one
- have a current criminal history/police check
- This role is designated as Indigenous Identified. Under s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- have car, mobile phone, laptop, tablet, and full training and support provided within and for the duration of the role
- Applications close Monday 16th July, 2018.
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