Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Date: 16 Sept 2025

Location: Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630

Company: Goulburn Valley Health

Reference Number: 2033

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Classification: Community Development Worker Class 2A Year 1 to Year 10

Location: Graham St, Shepparton

Closing date: 14/10/2025

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About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Our region:

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This is an identified position, therefore applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only will be accepted.

About the role:

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer at Goulburn Valley Health is responsible for assisting the organisation to:

• Implement the Improving Care for Aboriginal Patients (ICAP) program;
• Work with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community including engagement with the Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative
• Implement GV Health policies and strategic directions aimed at improving Aboriginal health
• Provide cultural security

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and kinship networks, as well as the ability to communicate with, and be accepted by the local Aboriginal community
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and priorities at a local and state level
• Excellent communication, decision making, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Current drivers' licence.

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.