Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health in Adelaide is seeking an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer to advocate for culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. You will support families, facilitate communication between clinical teams and communities, and help ensure respectful, equitable care.

The role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager and requires strong cultural knowledge, excellent communication, and experience in advocacy or community liaison.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people, health workers and other organisations.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and community issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in advocacy or community liaison roles preferred.

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

Skills

Cultural awareness

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy experience

Job description

Job no: 923234
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health, Support Services, Aboriginal Health

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Empowering Aboriginal Healthcare: Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their communities. As an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer, you'll advocate for culturally safe healthcare and ensure the unique needs of Aboriginal patients are respected and met. Join SALHN and be part of a team committed to closing the gap and delivering equitable care for all.

About the role:

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, some of your duties for the role will include:

• 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

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people, health workers and other organisations
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and community issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in advocacy or community liaison roles preferred

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); only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Graham Atkinson, [e-mail] , [phone]

Application Closing Date:

11:55pm Sunday 4 October 2026

• P62557_OPS3 Aboriginal Liaison Officer Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• 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.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 923234.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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