Aboriginal Liaison Officer (50D Identified position)
Core
Provide culturally secure support, care coordination, and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients admitted to, in, or discharged from hospitals.
Role type
Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Community Health)
Builds
Culturally responsive primary health services and care coordination for Aboriginal patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Aboriginal Community Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, hospital liaison experience, advocacy, cultural knowledge, confidentiality management, multi-disciplinary teamwork, autonomous work under pressure, negotiation, computer literacy.
Preferred skills
None stated.
Technologies
None stated.
Responsibilities
Provide culturally secure support for Aboriginal patients regarding hospital admissions; coordinate early follow-up care post-discharge; liaise with health professionals and organizations; conduct health education; maintain accurate records; participate in community development activities; organize cultural education workshops.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC