Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer

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We are seeking a dedicated and culturally grounded Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer to support Aboriginal individuals and families navigating mental health services. This position is integral to ensuring that care is delivered in a manner that is respectful, culturally safe, and responsive to the unique needs of Aboriginal communities. Working across both hospital and community settings, the Liaison Officer will serve as a vital bridge between consumers, their families, and health service providers, facilitating access to appropriate services, advocating for culturally informed care, and fostering trust and understanding throughout the mental health journey. This role contributes to planning and coordination of admissions, treatment pathways, case management, referrals, discharge processes, and follow-up care. This is more than a clinical liaison role; it is a chance to make a meaningful impact, empower communities, and shape the future of culturally competent mental health care.

• Contribute to planning and coordination of admissions, treatment pathways, case management, referrals, discharge processes, and follow-up care.
• Act as a culturally informed liaison between Aboriginal consumers, their families, and health service providers.
• Advocate for culturally safe care and support access to appropriate mental health services in hospital and community settings.

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act).
• Hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the relevant area of care, or be willing to undertake a minimum Certificate III Aboriginal Primary Health Care (including recognition of prior learning against current qualifications).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing, understanding of Aboriginal family structure, culture and wisdom, and the practical and emotional issues when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social, psychological and financial implications of hospitalisation for Aboriginal consumers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child protection guidelines within NSW Health.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with capacity to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and basic computer skills.
• Current NSW driver license (P2) acceptable and willingness to drive for work purposes.

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Salary packaging options for potential tax savings
• Novated Leasing
• Education opportunities through Education Training Service (over 110 courses each year)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, CALD communities, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. For more information on child safe standards and applying, please refer to the role page.

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
• Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
• Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 per annum
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ601005
• Application Close: 11/09/2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal, please click here. For role related queries, contact Stephen Ainsworth at Stephen.Ainsworth@health.nsw.gov.au.