Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Worker

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Yarn up attendance

Closing the Gap

AHLO meetings

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to support Maitland, Kurri & Cessnock Hospitals. You will promote culturally safe care, maintain regular contact with Aboriginal patients, advocate for patients and connect them with support services for safe discharges across Emergency, Surgical and Medical Wards, ICU and Paediatrics.

The position is 16 hours per week, temporary part-time until August 2027, offering remuneration from $34.09 to $49.28 per hour plus

Qualifications

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status is required.
• Minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a health-related Certificate III.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote culturally safe care, advocate for patients and families.
• Maintain regular contact with patients and connect them with support services for safe discharges.
• Support discharge planning across Emergency, Surgical & Medical Wards, ICU and Paediatrics.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Certificate III health qualification

Tools

Driving

Job description

Culturally Safe Care Starts with You

Position Classification: Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Worker

Hours Per Week: 16 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ690478

Location: Maitland Hospital

Applications Close: Tuesday 6th October 2027

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

Join the Lower Hunter team as an Aboriginal Health Worker, Servicing Maitland, Kurri & Cessnock Hospitals supporting patients who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. You will promote culturally safe care, maintain regular contact, advocate for patients, and connect them with support services for safe discharges across Emergency, Surgical & Medical Wards, ICU, and Paediatrics.

Benefits

Support to attend “Yarn up,” “Closing the Gap,” and AHLO meetings

Opportunity to make a meaningful community impact

Work in a collaborative, culturally respectful environment

Remuneration

$34.09 to $49.28 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until August 2027

About You

We're looking for someone with positive communication and advocacy skills who genuinely wants to support Aboriginal patients and their families when they access Lower Hunter Health services. You’ll work closely with the multidisciplinary team to help ensure care that is culturally safe, respectful, and appropriate.

You’ll be supported by the Maitland Hospital Social Work team, with cultural guidance and supervision available through the Aboriginal Health Unit, Clinical Nurse Educator – Cultural Safety, and Aboriginal Health clinicians. There are also great opportunities for ongoing education and training to help you grow professionally, aligned with your professional development goals (PD and PDR).

Requirements

This position is identified for applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent?

Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.

Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.

What We Can Offer

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Stepping Up Website

is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‐free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take‑home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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