Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
Core
Provide support, advocacy, and navigation assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families to access culturally safe healthcare services.
Role type
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
Builds
Culturally safe, responsive, and coordinated healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Domain
Healthcare / Indigenous Community Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, community, and kinship networks; Understanding of Aboriginal health issues; Relationship-building; Advocacy; Communication; Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred skills
Experience working with Aboriginal communities and health services; Experience supporting programs improving access to health services; Relevant qualifications in health or community services
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with local Aboriginal communities and partner organisations; Contribute to health promotion activities; Support culturally safe care practices across the health service; Provide guidance and education to staff
Seniority
Part-time (0.4EFT), flexible working arrangements