Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer

**Job no**: 903695
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Northern
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services, Aboriginal Health
- **Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital - Elizabeth Vale**:

- **Salary**: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a.** **plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits** **- ASO4**:

- **Temporary Full-Time, up to 25 May 2026**

**About the Role**:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and dedicated Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer to join our team within the Child Protection Services unit.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

The Child Protection Service (CPS) Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is one of three specialist medical and psychosocial assessment units in South Australia, providing services to children who have been, or are suspected to have experienced, abuse and neglect. While the primary clinical workload is assessment, ongoing therapeutic work may also be undertaken. The Child Protection Service provides assessments and/or interventions (psychological, forensic, medical, or developmental) for infants, children and adolescents aged between 0-18 years of age, and their families, following allegations of sexual, physical or emotional abuse or neglect. This includes antenatal assessments of high risk infants and comprehensive health and developmental assessments of children in out of home care.

In this position, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Your primary responsibilities will include:

- providing cultural guidance and advice to healthcare professionals, ensuring culturally respectful practices are embedded throughout the service delivery
- acting as a liaison between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families and healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication and understanding
- developing and implementing initiatives to improve access to healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- collaborating with external stakeholders and community groups to promote Aboriginal health and wellbeing

In accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold Certificate IV in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Certificate III (Practice or Community Care).

**About You**:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To be successful in this role, you must have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, traditions and healthcare needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with diverse communities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

**About Us**:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

**Benefits of working at NALHN**:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their tale