Community Liaison Officer

RGIT Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Study leave

Employee assistance program

12 days personal leave per year

NAIDOC Day holiday

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to join the Social, Emotional and Wellbeing team in Perth. The role focuses on supporting Aboriginal communities in line with Regional Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Plans, delivering culturally appropriate activities and education, and coordinating with partners to promote safety and wellbeing.

Selected candidate will need Indigenous status per Equal Opportunity Act, relevant mental health qualifications, and

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant as per Equal Opportunity Act.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health required.
• Genuine interest in Aboriginal Community Suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
• Commitment to the mission of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Previous employment in Aboriginal Health or related communities.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Completion of Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Criminal Record Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• WA C or C-A Class Driver's Licence.
• Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the 'community voice' is the core influencer of CLO duties with respect to activities.
• Harness community support to align with messages across a service region.
• Develop and deliver activities or events with suicide prevention messages.
• Develop and facilitate public education activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and WHS compliance.
• Stakeholder management across the region.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 05 Aug 2026

Description

About the Role:

The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is an integral member of the Social, Emotional and Wellbeing (SEWB) Team with a focus to support and improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities, in accordance with the community-endorsed Regional Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Plans (Regional Plans 2021).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the 'community voice' is the core influencer of the CLO duties with respect to the types of community preferred activities implemented.
• Harness community support as a channel to align with or communicate appropriate messages across a service region or area.
• Develop and deliver activities or events with suicide prevention messages or themes relating to, Prevention, Intervention and Postvention.
• Develop and facilitate public education activities.
• Develop and implement activities in conjunction with other key stakeholders.
• Promote a positive safety culture within their areas by demonstrating a positive commitment to Work Health and Safety.
• Stakeholder Management.

What we're looking for | SELECTION CRITERIA

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to Section 5OD of the Equal Opportunity Act
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health
• Genuine interest in working in the field of Aboriginal Community Suicide (a)Prevention; (b)Intervention; and (c) Postvention
• Commitment to the principles and mission of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Previous employment in an Aboriginal Health related role or within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Completion of Mental Health First Aid Certificate and/or willingness to obtain.
• Successful Criminal Record Screening Clearance
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current Western Australian C or C-A Class Driver's License.
• Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment

About the Organisation

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

Why Join Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service?

You will be a part of a passionate organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Perth. We offer aa supportive environment where your work contributes to meaningful community outcomes. A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate.

Other entitlements include:

• Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalised professional development opportunities

Join DYHS to make a real difference - promote health, uplift communities, and grow your career!

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.