Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer Fmc

2 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time

**Job no**: 909742
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Southern
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Public Health, Aboriginal Health
- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Aboriginal Health Services (Karpa Ngarrattendi)
- Salary $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO4| Fulltime 37.5 hours per wk. Contract until Dec 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 for the role will include:
- Act as cultural consultant resource for SALHN staff to ensure culturally appropriate service is delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients- Provide administrative, and reception duties within Karpa Ngarrattendi as needed- Promoting smoking cessation and support programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and referring them to other health professionals as appropriate- In consultation with relevant clinical staff, explain health care and clinical procedure to patients in a manner that is easily understandable and to maximise patients’ cooperation to their care

**About you**:
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people, health workers and other organisations
- Experience in working closely with Aboriginal health services and mainstream service providers
- Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals from a range of 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.

**Application Closing Date**:**11.55 pm Thursday 14th August 2025

**Attachments**:

- 909742 Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer - Role Description
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines

**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 here to find out more about salary packaging.
- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref**:909742**

**Advertised**: 31 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 14 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time



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