Indigenous Community Liaison – Health & Engagement

Kalwun Development Corporation; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice benefits

Meal and entertainment allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Kalwun Development Corporation is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to join our Health and Wellbeing team at the Coomera clinic. The role focuses on increasing awareness, access and uptake of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South East Queensland.

You will build strong relationships with local networks, deliver culturally safe programs and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes. A Blue Card and police check are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Primary Health Care, Community Services, or Human Services is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Tact, diplomacy and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional, courteous manner with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with local networks, community groups and stakeholders.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Conduct promotional visits to community groups, schools and service agencies.
• Plan, develop and deliver programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Skills

Community engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Diplomacy

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Primary Health Care

Job description

Kalwun Development Corporation is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to join our Health and Wellbeing team at the Coomera clinic. The role focuses on increasing awareness, access and uptake of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South East Queensland.

You will build strong relationships with local networks, deliver culturally safe programs and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes. A Blue Card and police check are required.