Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated women Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to deliver culturally safe, healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the community. This role is essential in ensuring culturally appropriate care, particularly for Women's Business, while advocating for patients and their families.

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer to join our service on a Permanent Part-Time (30.4 hours per week), maximum term 6-month contract based at South Brisbane.

In this role you will work within a small team, providing a cultural and liaison link between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families and external agencies and Mater employees and services.

Salary range: $ $51.73 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer, you will provide a range of practical supports to patients and to Mater employees with the aim of delivering exceptional culturally responsive and safe healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with Mater clinical and clinical support areas in adopting an interdisciplinary approach to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families accessing healthcare through Mater
• Communicate and work alongside patients and their families from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations for the purpose of supporting them in the lead up to, during, and following their hospital or healthcare experience
• Provide person specific cultural advice and support to individual patients and other clinicians providing direct care
• Input to sustainable organisation-wide strategies, policies and programs relating to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
• Advocate for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families accessing healthcare at Mater as well as those being admitted from and discharged into other service provider organisations
• Liaise with external agencies and communities with regard to improving the quality and continuity of care delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Demonstrated understanding of the barriers of access to healthcare experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Knowledge of and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
• High level interpersonal, communication, presentation, adult education and negotiation skills in order to liaise effectively and build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of and commitment to work within the mission, ethos and values of Mater
• Ability to function as a team member, maintain confidentiality, creatively problem solve, work with minimal supervision, effectively time manage, and be flexible in order to meet organisational objectives
• Knowledge of or experience working in healthcare (particularly acute) settings
• High level of commitment to principles of privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination as they relate to the workplace

Mater considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 25 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Please include a 1-page cover letter with your application outlining your interest and suitability to the role.

Applications close on Sunday 19th October 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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