Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Fairfield - Perm FT

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families at Fairfield Hospital. The role involves working collaboratively with hospital staff to address health and cultural needs, ensuring effective care transitions to community services. Candidates must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with strong communication skills and experience in health service delivery. This position offers a permanent full-time role with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Discounted gym membership

Employee wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Experience supporting Aboriginal health-related issues.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal patients and their families in hospital settings.
• Facilitate cultural needs in health care.
• Ensure effective transfer of care to community-based services.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Health literacy education

Communication skills

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time working 38 hours per week | Location: Fairfield Hospital | Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker | Remuneration: $65,012.00 - $93,971.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ620933 | Application Close Date: 30/11/2025 | Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025 | Contact Details: Najeba Fear – [e-mail]

⚫️In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️

About The Opportunity

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when dealing with health-related issues at Fairfield Hospital. The AHLO is required to work effectively with hospital staff and other agencies in the community, in order to provide support and assistance to persons and families receiving care at Fairfield Hospital.

The vision for South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is to deliver safe, consistent, timely and high-quality health services of value to all our communities. SWSLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to provide the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

What you'll be doing

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients/carers/consumers in hospital settings.

The position is required to work as part of the hospital multidisciplinary team in order to:

• Ensure the health, psychosocial and cultural needs of Aboriginal patients and their families/carers are taken into account when care is being provided.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families/carers to build their health literacy and capacity to manage their health issues.

The ALO is required to work effectively with staff of the hospital and other agencies including local Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) and related community based services, in order to provide support and assistance to patients/carers/consumers receiving care from the hospital and community health services. The position is also responsible for supporting effective transfer of care arrangements for Aboriginal patients to ensure they are linked to appropriate community based services.

Where You'll Be Working

Fairfield Hospital, located in one of NSW’s largest LGAs, is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity offers hospital employees a rich array of experiences and varied learning and development opportunities across medical, clinical, administrative, and support roles. The hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community, fostering a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The supportive and encouraging team at Fairfield Hospital, led by senior members dedicated to enriching the staff experience, ensures a positive work atmosphere. Conveniently located near public transport, schools, and a major shopping centre, the hospital also features an onsite cafeteria. The upcoming $550 million redevelopment will further enhance Fairfield Hospital, delivering modern, purpose-built health facilities to meet the community's needs for generations to come. This redevelopment will create local employment opportunities and establish a new health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team at Fairfield Hospital.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application .

• In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
• Describe your experience delivering health services to Aboriginal clients and families. How have you ensured the specific cultural needs of Aboriginal patients are identified and addressed?
• The ALO works as part of the hospital’s Multidisciplinary Team. How will you ensure the clinicians you work alongside provide culturally responsive care?
• Do you have a current Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2)? if you hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Diversity Statement

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with ability and people from the LGBTI+ community to apply.

Child Safe Culture

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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