Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Aboriginal Health Services (Karpa Ngarrattendi)
Salary: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a.
(Pro Rata) ASO4 | Full-time 37.5 hours per week – Contract until December 2025 available
Empowering Aboriginal Healthcare: Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their communities.
As an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer, you'll advocate for culturally safe healthcare and ensure the unique needs of Aboriginal patients are respected and met.
Join SALHN and be part of a team committed to closing the gap and delivering equitable care for all.
About the role:

Reporting to the Aboriginal Health Liaison Team Leader, some of your duties will include:
Act as a cultural consultant resource for SALHN staff to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Provide administrative and reception duties within Karpa Ngarrattendi as needed.
Promote smoking cessation and support programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and refer them to other health professionals as appropriate.
In consultation with relevant clinical staff, explain healthcare and clinical procedures to patients in an understandable manner to maximize cooperation with their care.

About you:

Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, health workers, and other organizations.
Experience working closely with Aboriginal health services and mainstream service providers.
Ability to collaborate with health professionals from various disciplines.

This position has been identified as exempt in accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1), and 103(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA); only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want to know more? Contact: Derek Francis, Manager, (08) 8204 6359
Application closing date: 11:55 pm, Thursday, 14th August 2025
Attachments:

Applicant Information: We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Click to find out more about salary packaging.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements, including part-time roles.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working options for this role.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated in the Role Description.
SA Health Services are required to implement workplace vaccination policies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 909742

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