Aboriginal Liaison Officer

**Job no**: 872133
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Murray and Mallee
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Corporate Services, Aboriginal Health
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network**:

- **Location - position can be located at Mannum, Murray Bridge, Meningie or Tailem Bend**:

- **Salary $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. (pro rata) - ASO4**:

- **Ongoing Part Time Contract(18.75 per week)**

**Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Making a Real Difference in the Health Journey of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Patients**

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and ensuring culturally sensitive healthcare experiences? As an Aboriginal Liaison Officer, you’ll play a vital role in guiding patients through their healthcare journey within the Murray Mallee region. You’ll work alongside clinical staff to provide cultural support, facilitate clear communication, and ensure continuity of care, all while respecting cultural differences and addressing language barriers. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring that every patient feels valued, understood, and well-supported throughout their hospital experience. Key responsibilities include:

- Provide cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, ensuring their hospital journey is safe, respectful, and supportive.
- Assist in navigating the healthcare system from admission to discharge, ensuring continuity of care and communication with community health centres.
- Advocate for language interpreters and ensure patients fully understand medical procedures and treatments.
- Act as a cultural consultant to RMCLHN staff, promoting culturally appropriate practices and services.
- Coordinate transport arrangements and monitor the accurate recording of Aboriginality status for patients.

**About You**

You’ll bring not only cultural knowledge and understanding, but also a passion for helping others. Your strong communication skills, empathy, and dedication to ensuring every patient feels supported and heard are key to your success in this role. You’ll work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the ability to adapt your approach to meet the unique needs of each patient.

If you're dedicated to improving health outcomes and making a positive difference in your community, we’d love to have you on our team

**Essential Criteria**
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and health needs.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ideally in a health or social services context.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse individuals and communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and advocate for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
- While a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or a Certificate III in Practice or Community Care, would be an advantage, it's not a requirement._

**Cultural Statement**

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and values the expertise, cultural knowledge and life experiences they bring to the workplace. This LHN is a culturally inclusive work environment that is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

RMCLHN has determined that an exemption to prefer workers of a specific gender and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. **Job ref**:872133.**

**About RMCLHN**

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

**Important Information**

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