Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer

The Team:

The NWRH Social Work team practices collaboratively with the wider multidiscipline health team to support:

• Vulnerable people experiencing an acute medical event and likely to require lifestyle adjustment.
• Inpatient discharge planning.
• Identified social care needs during and post their hospitalisation.

The Role:

The Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer will:

• Ensure patients who self-identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are, supported and connected appropriately with relevant members of the Aboriginal community.
• Support the North West region of Tasmania to provide culturally sensitive, safe and accessible health care to patients who self-identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

You will need:

• To identify as Aboriginal and have sound knowledge of the health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• To have experience with stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• To promote and champion health system improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 4 November 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Aboriginality. The Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it will be filled in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tagged and Identified Positions
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Qualifications in a health or welfare related discipline
• Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 524337,529869 Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Band 4 (Sep 2024)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Barbara Batten

Manager - Social Work

Phone:

Email: 

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