Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Full time Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team who are working to deliver accessible, equitable, effective and culturally appropriate eye health care programmes and services to regional, remote and Indigenous West Australians? Lions Outback Vision (LOV) was established in 2010 with the support of Lions Eye Institute and the University of Western Australia. We are a small but dedicated team of eye health professionals that are firmly committed to improving the eye health of rural, remote and Indigenous West Australians. The Opportunity

Commencing in January 2025. The Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer will work in collaboration with the LOV team, under the direction of the Aboriginal Eye Health Coordinator (AEHC), to ensure services to Aboriginal patients that contribute to Lions Outback Vision operational goals and work plans, resulting in better eye health outcomes for Aboriginal people. Key responsibilities include:

Working with the team to ensure culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient care across WA but with a focus on Metropolitan service support. Communicate with regional Aboriginal medical services to assist patients in attending appointments and with follow up treatments. Working with the AEHC to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with required support services. Working with the eye health team to support patient assessment and triaging for Aboriginal patients. Complete paperwork supporting patient care. Work with the administration team to book Aboriginal patient appointments. Complete audits of the patient data base to identify patients who need more follow-up. Review patient records to ensure that appropriate recalls and appointments are being made. Current and unincumbered ‘C’ class drivers’ licence or equivalent. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to manage client records. Facilitate the building respectful and trusting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, services and supports. Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health issues and some of the barriers to support. A desire to support better outcomes for Aboriginal health. Previous experience in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support role. In return we will offer:

A friendly, professional and collaborative working environment. A strong culture of shared core values. Competitive remuneration package including salary packaging. Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. A range of employee benefits including discounted health insurance and optical discounts. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that aligns with your experience and career goals, click on the

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button to submit your application for this position. For further enquiries or job specific details, please email the recruitment team on recruitment@lei.org.au. Lions Eye Institute considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity act 1984(WA). We require you to submit: A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees. All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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