Your role at St John of God Midland Public Hospital

At St John of God Midland Public Hospital, we are committed to delivering culturally safe, inclusive and compassionate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and communities. As our Aboriginal Engagement and Cultural Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting Aboriginal patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey, helping to ensure they feel respected, understood and connected to the care and services they need.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with patients, caregivers, community organisations and health professionals to strengthen culturally responsive care across the hospital. You will provide expert cultural guidance, build meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders, contribute to programs and initiatives that improve health outcomes, and help drive a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

The Position

• Provide culturally safe support, advocacy and care coordination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families accessing SJOG Midland Public and Private Hospitals.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, community stakeholders and service providers to improve patient outcomes and access to care.

• Provide cultural advice, education and support to caregivers and leaders to strengthen cultural awareness, cultural security and culturally responsive practices across the organisation.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of community engagement strategies, policies, Reconciliation initiatives and programs that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Support Close the Gap initiatives, specialist clinic coordination and early intervention strategies that address barriers to healthcare access.

• Assist in the planning and delivery of NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week and other culturally significant events.

• Provide mentoring and cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and managers to promote inclusion and workforce participation.

This position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships. A sound understanding of the health issues and social determinants that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly within the local community, is essential to the role.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, along with experience in both clinical and cultural consultation and education. The role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively while working within the parameters set by a Manager or Supervisor. Proficiency in computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, is also required.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $92,096 to $94,620 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part-time position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Free on-site parking

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

For enquiries contact Linda Cresdee, Aboriginal Health Manager on (08) 9462 4096.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.