Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer

CRVCID 708913
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities?
Walk alongside your community and help strengthen the journey toward healing and wellbeing. Your cultural knowledge and care can make all the difference.

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment - Occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent and Male. ( 50d - Male)
We're looking for someone who brings heart, connection, and cultural wisdom to the role of Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer. This is more than a job. It's a chance to be a trusted support for Aboriginal individuals and families navigating mental health services, and to help shape a system that listens, respects, and responds. Join our Team at South Metropolitan Mental Health Service

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

We are seeking a passionate and culturally grounded
Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer
to join our team. This vital role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities by bridging cultural understanding between clients and mental health services. You will play a key part in improving access, engagement, and outcomes for Aboriginal people experiencing mental health challenges.

The successful applicant shall liaises and negotiates with Aboriginal communities and health professionals in the Peel Community area to develop, plan and implement of culturally safe mental health services. Works in partnership with Assertive Treatment Team and case managers, as a key worker, to provide cultural consultation and broker engagement with cultural traditional healers.Supports and advocates for Aboriginal people in their contact with mental health services Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact
Jan Battley
, Program Manager on

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your Application Should Include

• A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here.

Eligibility To Apply
50D positions –
The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as and be recognised as such by the community.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.