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South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community.
Guided by our vision of
Excellent health care, every time
, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do.
We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being
Collectively One, Locally Led
.
Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family structure, culture and customs.
Position Profile and Role
In this role, you will partner and negotiate with Aboriginal patients, their families, and health professionals across Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals to develop, plan, and implement culturally appropriate healthcare.
You will also serve as a key cultural consultant to Hospital staff.
We currently have 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) available.
This recruitment process offers a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for full/part-time/casual contracts, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
See attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full position details and selection criteria.
About us
Fiona Stanley Hospital
FSH is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services.
These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service.




FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.
Adjacent to the hospital, the FSH Medihotel operates within the Aegis Health Building and provides an innovative extension of FSH healthcare services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Fremantle Hospital
Is a 300-bed specialist hospital delivering high-quality aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, planned surgery and medical services.
Supporting the tertiary and quaternary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital provides a broad range of specialist care across areas including orthopaedics, general and plastic surgery, ENT, specialised hand surgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, endoscopy, dental and maxillofacial, and women's health services.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of perks which may include (in line with operational requirements):
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further information on superannuation click here.
Access to salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d)



of Equal Opportunity Act ****, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other "similar" vacancies within DOH and/or the wider WA public sector.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Melissa Edwards, Head of Department Social Work on ************ or email ******.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on ********.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Western Australia