Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project Officer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer - Internal Opportunity 

• Exciting position based in the Inner West metro and central Melbourne/Naarm area
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified role
• Join the growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce at RMH
• Access to cultural support, professional development, supervision from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues
• Full Time – Permanent, with flexibilty to agree on part time. 

The Royal Melbourne Hospital acknowledges the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our services are located. We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service (RMH MHS) is committed to Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), trauma-informed, recovery-focussed mental health service delivery.  This role will work closely with programs across the service to ensure that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health and psychosocial barriers to social and emotional wellbeing receive culturally appropriate services in a trauma-informed service.  The role is designed to help embed the SEWB model and trauma informed practice into our mental health service delivery via projects and workforce development.

Your new role:

• The role involves building relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to promote and facilitate increased access to RMH MHS and other mental health services.
• The role also involves committee participation, and development of education and resources to increase staff cultural responsiveness. A co-design process will be used to incorporate the SEWB principles across the continuum of care from entry to service, through to transition/exit.
• The RMH is actively engaged in building a workforce and support structure for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce. This role will have close ties with the Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers (AHLOs) of the RMH First Nations Health Unit and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified roles across the RMH, as well as with the Projects and Service Development Lead.
• This position includes approximately 8 hours per week of SEWB consumer facing work to support the provision of culturally responsive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers who access the mental health service across acute and community settings.
• The aim of this is to assist with workforce and the development of the SEWB model.
• This position works across a few sites including Moonee Ponds, Parkville and Flemington.

About you:

• You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and have experience with working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• You have knowledge and experience in project work, quality improvement, and/or service development in mental health or human services settings.
• You have demonstrated understanding of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing model, and holistic healthcare.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with consumers, carers, service delivery staff and service leaders.

Benefit of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• At RMH we are actively making changes to meet our Reconciliation Action Plan. This role is part of those changes. The organisation aims to build, strengthen and retain the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce.
• We are a values-based organisation, a career with us is a rewarding experience offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement.
• RMH MHS boasts a sophisticated learning structure, and we pride ourselves on supporting continuing professional development.
• Attractive salary and working conditions including annual and CPD leave, salary sacrifice
• Reward & Recognition Programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; Staff Gym, staff health service, peer support    program and Employee Assistance Programs. 
• Rich opportunities for professional development, training and research

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Important Information for Internal Candidates

• This opportunity is open to current RMH employees only
• Fixed‑term or secondment arrangements will be managed in line with RMH policy
• Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their current manager

Position Description

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Interested?

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.