Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Core
Advocate for culturally safe healthcare and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families within acute inpatient mental health services.
Role type
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
Builds
Culturally safe care pathways and community trust for Aboriginal patients
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Indigenous Affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural safety advocacy, community liaison, care coordination, relationship building with Aboriginal organizations, discharge planning support
Preferred skills
Prior experience in advocacy or community liaison roles
Responsibilities
Provide cultural support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families; Facilitate communication between healthcare teams and community members; Deliver cultural awareness education to clinical and administrative staff; Develop and maintain relationships with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups; Support discharge planning and care coordination for Aboriginal patients