Job Description

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- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Margaret Tobin Centre (MTC) – Acute inpatient services – Mental Health Services
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- Salary $74,095 - $79,694 p.a. (Pro Rata)
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- OPS3 | Part time hours 22.5 hours per week - Ongoing
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- Empowering Aboriginal Healthcare: Aboriginal Liaison Officer
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- Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their communities.
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- Provide cultural support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families
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- Facilitate communication between healthcare teams and community members
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- Deliver cultural awareness education to clinical and administrative staff
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- Develop and maintain relationships with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups
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- Support discharge planning and care coordination for Aboriginal patients
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About you nn
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
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- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people, health workers and other organisations
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- Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and community issues
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- Experience in advocacy or community liaison roles preferred
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- This position has been identified as exempt in accordance with Sections 30(1), 52(1) and 103 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)
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- Only applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply
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- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
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- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
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- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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- Application Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 4 October 2026
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- P62557_OPS3 Aboriginal Liaison Officer Role Description
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- Australian applicant guidelines
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- International applicant guidelines
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- Job ref: . --> -->
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- Contact: Graham Atkinson, (emailprotected),
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📌 Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Noarlunga Centre)
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