Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
Core
Provide culturally safe, responsive, and person-centred support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families, and communities accessing healthcare services.
Role type
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
Builds
Culturally safe care pathways and positive health outcomes for First Nations consumers
Domain
Healthcare / Indigenous Community Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural safety, relationship building, referral facilitation, community engagement, informed decision-making support
Preferred skills
Qualification in Health, Community Services, or Community Development
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted cultural liaison between consumers, families, communities, and healthcare teams; Facilitate referrals to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and community supports; Promote awareness of First Nations cultures, histories, and contemporary issues within the organisation; Support consumers to understand treatment options and participate in informed decision making.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC