Ongoing Part Time – 8 hours per fortnight
Available from 29 th November ****
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Clinical Services team at Portland District Health.
The Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families, and communities to navigate healthcare systems and receive culturally safe care.
In addition this role will support staff with understanding the needs of aboriginal people and providing culturally safe care.
This role will be involved in implementation of the PDH Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and also support the application of the PDH Aboriginal Employment Plan.
About you:
Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, society and kinship networks and ability to support general staff in understanding this applying to practice also
Sound understanding of the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and what is required to 'Close the Gap'
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with and be accepted by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plans and significant events
Ability to work with and within the multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Be a resource for Aboriginal and non Aboriginal staff
Strive for a high standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes.
Being receptive to feedback,



willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
Ability to adopt workplace wellness principles ensuring mental and physical self-care.
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in **** on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce.
The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Extra benefits:
Salary Packaging
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Social Club
Free parking




Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
Flexible working conditions
Employee Assistance program
Relocation assistance available – conditions apply
The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
Applications close: Tuesday 27th October **** at *****pm
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act.
Our role is to providequality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
To fulfil this role, Portland DistrictHealth offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery,urgent care, maternity services and limited children's services.
As an integrated Healthcareorganisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care,population health, primary and community care.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (Portland)
🏢 Portland District Health
📍 Portland