• Permanent Part time (Mon to Fri hours)
• Box Hill location (close to public transport)
• Leadership opportunity

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Are you passionate about improving patient, family and carer experience? An opportunity exists to join the Consumer Partnerships team as the Partnering in Healthcare Diversity Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager Patient Experience this role is responsible for co-ordination of activities across the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion portfolio for patients, families and carers. Diversity at Eastern Health encompasses our individual differences and the unique blend of experiences, qualities, characteristics, knowledge, skills and perspectives that people have.

This role will partner across the business to enable Eastern Health to provide a culturally safe environment that recognises, responds and supports the diverse needs of our consumers, families and carers. This role will also, under the direction of the Manager Patient Experience, provide support for Health Literacy (individual health literacy and the health literacy environment).

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Sensitivity to the needs of culturally, linguistically and economically diverse communities, people with disabilities and people and communities with differing points of view
• Comprehensive understanding of diversity issues as they relate to health service provision and of legislative and policy requirements relating to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Evidence of ability to manage competing priorities and deliver required output on time
• Highly developed organisational, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to work at both strategic and operational levels within a complex organisation
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure both independently and within a team
• Consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective team member to deliver organisational outcomes
• Demonstrated capacity to ‘live’ the Eastern Health Values
• A Victorian Drivers Licence

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**