Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Overview

Location: Fremantle

Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Mental Health Service

Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time, Fixed-Term Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

We have multiple vacancies located at Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Service. This is a recruitment process to build a pool for current and future vacancies.

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services across a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres in the southern part of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. SMHS values guide our work and encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those from LGBTI communities, and people with disability to apply.

Job Title: Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Mental Health (AMHL)

Agency: South Metropolitan Health Service

Location: Fremantle

Position Number: Pool Ref 00116430

Closing Date: 2025-10-09 4:00 PM

Note: Lodgement is system-generated. Submissions on or after the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Responsibilities

- Provide clinical and cultural input and consultation to consumers and their treating teams.
- Deliver education and training services to health professionals regarding mental health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and their families.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant community service agencies to provide collaborative, integrated and coordinated care.
- Work within the AMHL framework to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family structure, culture and customs.
- Understanding of the impact of colonisation, intergenerational trauma, and its effects on the contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Understanding of practical, social and emotional wellbeing when working with consumers with mental health disorders and their families/significant others.
- Interpersonal skills, including problem solving, negotiation and the ability to develop collaborative partnerships.
- Valid “C” or “C.A.” class driver’s licence.
- The names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to suitability for the role.

Application Instructions

- Your application should include a copy of your current CV.
- A statement addressing selection criteria 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 (as per the JDF and below) in no more than 2–3 pages.
- Selection criteria include the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent requirement and related knowledge and understanding as described above.
- Attachments should be complete and ready to attach online. All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
- If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours.

Benefits

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent. For permanent appointments in WA public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency. For fixed-term appointments, you must have entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period.

WA Health is committed to diversity and eliminating discrimination. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. All applicants may be required to undergo criminal records screening and integrity checks. Referees may comment on integrity and ethical behavior.

Pool Details

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Pool validity: until 31/12/2026.

Important: Lodgement is system-generated. Submissions on or after 4:00 PM on the closing date will not be accepted.

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