Indigenous Community Liaison Officer

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $82,657 - $91,222 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Indigenous Community Liaison Officer (Education) plays a key role in building and nurturing respectful, reciprocal relationships between the College of Medicine and Public Health and Indigenous communities. Acting as a cultural bridge, the officer facilitates meaningful engagement, co-design of student placement opportunities, and ensures cultural protocols are upheld. This position supports students and staff to engage ethically and effectively with communities, championing Indigenous-led approaches. Drawing on strong cultural knowledge, communication, and coordination skills, the officer helps align university initiatives with community priorities. Through this work, the role strengthens trust, builds capacity, and fosters long-term partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared benefit.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of local Indigenous cultures, protocols, governance, and community engagement practices.

• Proven ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in culturally safe ways.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Experience in higher education, health, education, or community development sectors is highly regarded.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

• The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Cover Letter of no more than 3 pages.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Karen Lower

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.