Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency

Classification: Administrative Service Officer 6 (PN 64267)

Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 (Plus 12% Super)

Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran

Section: Allied Health Closing Date: 12th November 2025

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role

Note: This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is mandatory and therefore confirmation may be requested.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Specialist Services (CSS) partner with treating teams within the division of Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS).

CSS is staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who advocate for, honour and uphold the expectations and values of our Cultural Protocols.

CSS 'walk with' health care consumers, their family, carers, and community organisations to ensure their patient journey is positive, that their voices are heard and they receive the best possible care during their treatment, healing, and recovery journeys.

All care provided by CSS staff is driven by our team's values of:

• Healing & Empowerment.
• Respect for Community & Culture.
• Self-determination & Leadership.

Along with CHS values of kind, reliable, respectful, and progressive.

We're also guided by contemporary mental health and human rights legislation which means we operate within a framework that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders rights and dignity is promoted and protected.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist who is empathetic, enthusiastic, and compassionate, to join our dynamic and evolving team. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high-quality customer service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers as well as staff of CHS.

This role is responsible for establishing and embedding positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, their families and community.

This position is based on site at The Canberra Hospital, however, will be required to work across multiple sites as deemed necessary.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is mandatory and therefore confirmation may be requested.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.