Specialist Liaison Officer

Make a lasting impact in your community.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service is looking for a dedicated Specialist Liaison Officer to build strong partnerships, enhance communication, and support the delivery of culturally safe health care across our services.

About the Organisation

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:

• Attractive salary and better work-life balance
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalized professional development opportunities

About the Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate specialists' and allied health appointments. The position plans, coordinates and facilitates Derbarl patients' engagement and attendance at Visiting Specialist clinics. The incumbent will be expected to liaise with internal staff, external clinical specialists, hospitals and other providers of clinical health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate allied health and specialist appointments, liaise with external government and NGO's.
• Ensure client accessibility to other organisations and advocate on behalf of clients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families, and communities.
• Work in partnership with clients and address the needs and reasonable expectations of each client.
• Working in co-operation with other programmes within the DYHS, but not limited to Specialist clinics at all sites, in the delivery of their health care plans.
• Provide support and coordinate a suitable management plan which includes advising where relevant, making appointments and liaising with other health professionals to ensure clients have appropriate care and any follow-ups.

Selection Criteria

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act.
• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Knowledge of current health issues, impacting Aboriginal Health.
• Understanding the principles of public health including health education, health promotions and disease prevention.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the holistic approach to health service provision.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and security of records and information.
• Knowledge of Work Health & Safety, Industrial Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation.
• Computer literacy skills.

Appointment Pre-requisites

• Current WA Driver's license
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal Health.
• Satisfactory National Police Check which is not older than 6 months
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to undergo Pre-employment Health Assessment.

A copy of the full Position Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on or

How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

• Current Resume including current contact details; and

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.