The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Join the growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce at RMH
• Exciting position based in the Inner West metro and central Melbourne/Naarm area
• Full Time, Fixed Term until Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified role

About RMH and the team:

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:

• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to improve access to RMH MHS and other mental health services.
•  Participate in key committees and co-design education and resources to strengthen staff cultural responsiveness and embed SEWB principles across the full continuum of care.
• Work closely with SEWB Staff, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified roles, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers, and Quality Improvement to support and strengthen the First Nations workforce at RMH.
• Provide approximately 8 hours per week of SEWB consumer-facing support within the RMH Mental Health Service (both inpatient and community) to deliver culturally responsive care and support SEWB workforce and model development.

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.

Why work with us?

• 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.
• Access to cultural support, professional development, supervision from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues
• We are a values-based organisation, a career with us is a rewarding experience offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading and monthly ADOs!
• Earn up to $ 12,000 tac free earnings with salary packaging!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including discounted gym access, peer support program and Employee Assistance Programs. 

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Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.