Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Job Description

Job Summary \n

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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Margaret Tobin Centre (MTC) – Acute inpatient services – Mental Health Services
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• Salary $74,095 - $79,694 p.a. (Pro Rata)
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• OPS3 | Part time hours 22.5 hours per week - Ongoing
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• Empowering Aboriginal Healthcare: Aboriginal Liaison Officer
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• Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their communities.
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About the role \n

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• Provide cultural support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families
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• Facilitate communication between healthcare teams and community members
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• Deliver cultural awareness education to clinical and administrative staff
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• Develop and maintain relationships with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups
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• Support discharge planning and care coordination for Aboriginal patients
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About you \n

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• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
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• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people, health workers and other organisations
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• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and community issues
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Experience in advocacy or community liaison roles preferred
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• This position has been identified as exempt in accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)
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• Only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply
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Applicant Information \n

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• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
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• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
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• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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• Application Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 4 October 2026
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• P62557_OPS3 Aboriginal Liaison Officer Role Description
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• Australian applicant guidelines
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• International applicant guidelines
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• Contact: Graham Atkinson, (emailprotected),
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