Aboriginal Liaison Officer

NT Health; Darwin, Palmerston; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Health in Darwin/Palmerston is seeking an Administrative Officer 4 to contribute to culturally appropriate health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. You will provide a liaison service within Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital, building rapport, offering support, and advocating on behalf of patients.

You will help ensure access to information on health services through diverse information and education approaches, supporting patients to navigate care

Qualifications

• Provide liaison service within Royal Darwin Hospital/Palmerston Regional Hospital.
• Build rapport with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and advocate on their behalf.
• Explain health information using diverse approaches and education methods.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering culturally appropriate health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
• Establish and maintain rapport with patients, offering support.
• Advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to improve access to services.
• Ensure information about health services is accessible through multiple channels and education approaches.

Job description

Vacancy Number

050072

Agency

Department of Health

Number of Vacancies

Several

Work Unit

Aboriginal Support Services Unit

Location

Darwin, Palmerston

Primary Objective

Contribute to the delivery of a culturally appropriate health care service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients by providing a liaison service within Royal Darwin Hospital/Palmerston Regional Hospital. Establish and maintain rapport with patients, offering support, and advocating on their behalf. Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to information in relation to health services by providing a variety of approaches to information and education. Several vacancies are available, working in Darwin and Palmerston.

Contact

Patricia Paterson on 08 8944 8722 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package

Remuneration Package $94,248 - $107,434 (including salary $79,664 - $90,824)

Experience Level

Administrative Officer 4