Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th Mar 2021
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
Peninsula Health has a fixed term full or part time position for a Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) who will support people with disability to co-ordinate and access health care services (including COVID-19 testing and immunisation facilities). This position is required to work within a DLO team and reports to the Senior DLO based within Peninsula Health.
People with a disability have reported experiencing difficulty accessing health care facilities and COVID-19 assessment services due to fear, uncertainty and issues with accessibility. The Position of a DLO seeks to address those concerns and ensure that people with disability are able to access the treatment and support they need.
The primary function of the DLO is to:
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build key relationships in the region and make vital decisions for a vulnerable population in critical need of support. Flexibility, resourcefulness, and versatility are essential qualities for the success of this role.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.