Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Oral Health Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging up to $9,010

Cultural and ceremonial leave

On-site RDHM location (Carlton)

Job summary

Oral Health Victoria is seeking an Aboriginal Liaison Officer to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, carers and visitors at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM). The role is on-site and part-time (20 hours per week), with afternoon and half-day availability as outlined.

You will work independently and with a team to deliver culturally responsive services, advocate for patient safety, and improve care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Community services/development, Aboriginal Health or similar.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with Aboriginal groups and service delivery.
• Empathetic, caring and patient-focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, carers and visitors at RDHM.
• Advocate for patient safety and improved care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver culturally responsive services.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Empathy

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Qualification in Community services/development

Aboriginal Health qualification

Job description

• You will have access to generous 5 weeks annual leave and Salary Packaging benefit
• We offer cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Your work will support vulnerable Victorians better their oral health.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Aboriginal Liaison Officer to work 20 hours per week (2.5 days) fully on site, providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, carers, and visitors accessing services at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM).

You should be self-determined, flexible and committed to working independently and collectively in a team environment while providing high standards of culturally responsive services to people from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. You will play a key role in advocating for patient safety and the overall improvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient care at RDHM.

Please note that this position is identified and open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, as per the Equal Opportunity Act (2010).

A bit about you:

• Available to work Monday afternoons (half day), Wednesdays, and Fridays (full days)
• A Qualification in Community services/development, Aboriginal Health or a similar area
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with Aboriginal groups and service
• Empathetic, caring and kind - always putting the patient first!
• Someone who has high attention to detail
• A self-starter, takes initiative and has a passion for good patient outcomes
• As part of our pre-employment process for this role, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide a Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check.

Why work for RDHM?

At RDHM, our people make the difference. Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to improving oral health outcomes for the community.

What we offer:

• Opportunities to contribute to projects that enhance patient care.
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 to help maximise your take-home pay.
• Discounted Myki and affordable car parking through salary packaging.
• Convenient Carlton location with excellent public transport access.
• Access to beautiful green spaces, vibrant cafés, and Melbourne's renowned food culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities every day.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and welcoming environment and would love to hear from you if you would like to support the community in accessing public dental care.

Applications close on 30th October 2026.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.

DHSV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.