Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (Men's Business)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (Men's Business)

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Work type : Fixed Term

Location : South Brisbane

Categories : Registered Nurse / Midwife, Other, All other

We are seeking a dedicated male Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer to provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in hospital. This role is essential in ensuring culturally appropriate care, particularly for Men’s Business, while advocating for patients and their families.

As part of our team, you will help bridge the gap between healthcare services and community, supporting better health outcomes and a stronger connection to culture. This is a Maximum term Part-time role working 23 hours per week and is based at our South Brisbane campus .

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer, you will provide a range of practical supports to patients and to Mater employees with the aim of delivering exceptional culturally responsive and safe healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Liaising with Mater clinical and clinical support areas in adopting an interdisciplinary approach to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families accessing healthcare through Mater.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to navigate the health system, ensuring they have continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
• In partnership with other health professionals, provide health education and promotion programs in the community to improve health literacy and empower individuals to manage their own health.
• Engage with community members to strengthen community involvement in health service delivery and foster trust between healthcare providers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Provide cultural guidance and support to non-Indigenous staff within Mater at Home to enhance their cultural competence and responsiveness when delivering care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Where time permits, and as the role evolves, provide cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, including peer support and cultural supervision where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), local Elders, and external agencies to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies, and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high-quality, safe services and workplaces.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess the following :

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Friday 11 th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 25 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

Please Note : We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Advertised : 27 Jun 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close : 11 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

We are seeking a dedicated male Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer to provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in hospital.

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