Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer - Fitzroy, Australia - Victorian Aboriginal Health Service

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
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Fitzroy, Australia

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**Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer

  • Fulltime position, fixed term
  • Be a part of a supportive and dedicated team
  • Use your experience and have a longlasting impact on your clients

About the Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of
Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marks as a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrate it's 50-year of
providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the
community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting
research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits' staff in accordance with
the Child Safe Standards Victoria.


About the Opportunity
The
NDIS Disability Liaison Officer will engage and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have a
permanent disability to access NDIS. The officer will liaise closely with and support GP's and health professionals

The officer will also link clients who are not eligible for NDIS to relevant internal and external services, will provide
outreach and will work closely with NDIS Local Area Coordinators to build the community's trust and confidence
in NDIS.


Key Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role you must have the following.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal communitycontrolled health sector
  • Experience in advising and supporting people with disability to access services
  • Experience in NDIS processes and systems
  • High level of communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Continuous improvement orientation

How to Apply
Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to

  • Please note: You will need to be vaccinated against Covid 19 and be prepared to undergo a police background check and NDIS screening _
- check as part of the recruitment process._
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