About Us

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) is a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that has been supporting the Broome community for over 40 years. Headquartered in Broome, Western Australia, BRAMS provides holistic, culturally safe primary healthcare, aged care, and community programs to Aboriginal people throughout the Kimberley region.

With a strong focus on person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, BRAMS delivers services designed around the needs of Aboriginal individuals and families. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to improve health outcomes and promote wellbeing across the lifespan.

Our vision: Healthy People – Strong Community – Bright Future.

About the Role

Join BRAMS as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and families to access Disability and Allied Health Services. You’ll provide cultural support, advocacy and community outreach while helping create a culturally safe environment.

This is an Identified position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Your day-to-day will include:

- Demonstrated capacity to act as a cultural broker, advocate and trusted point of contact for Aboriginal participants, consumers and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes allied health clinicians and disability services staff.
- Willingness and ability to undertake home visits and community-based outreach.
- Sound verbal communication skills and willingness to develop written documentation skills with support.
- High level of integrity in maintaining community and organisational confidentiality.

About You

You’ll bring:





- Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (this is a genuine occupational requirement under section 51 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 50(d) of the Equal Prospect Act 1984 (WA)).
- Strong cultural knowledge of and standing within the Broome and Kimberley Aboriginal community, recognised by community members and Elders.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with a range of Aboriginal language and family groups in Broome and the Kimberley, adapting style and approach as needed.
- Demonstrated capacity to act as a cultural broker, advocate and trusted point of contact for Aboriginal participants, consumers and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work / mental health) and disability services staff.
- Willingness and ability to undertake home visits and community-based outreach in a range of settings.
- Sound verbal communication skills and willingness to develop written documentation skills (with support).
- High level of integrity in maintaining community and organisational confidentiality, including when navigating relationships with family and community members.

Desirable

- Previous experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or community-controlled organisation.
- Understanding of the NDIS, disability services and person-centred planning principles,



or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with computers and basic digital systems (e.g. Sandwai, MMEx) or willingness to develop these skills

If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

BRAMS offers a competitive salary of $80,000 – $90,000 PLUS Super, along with a supportive and inclusive work environment and a host of generous benefits, including:

- Salary Packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 Meal & Entertainment Benefits
- $1,300 Remote Area Allowance
- Up to 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
- Free access to BRAMS GP, Dental & Allied Health services for you and your family
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note that accommodation is NOT provided for this role, and candidates will need to secure their own housing locally.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

BRAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.

Next Steps

Please submit your application via SEEK.

To find out more, please contact us at ***********@brams.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

BRAMS will commence shortlisting and interviews as applications are received. We encourage applicants to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

Please note that candidates will be subject to pre-screening as per the below:

National Police Clearance

Working with Children’s Check

Pre-Employment Health Declaration

Influenza Vaccination (BRAMS is a mandatory influenza vaccination organisation and annual vaccination is required)

Safeguarding Children Declaration

Drivers Licence Check

Identity Check

📌 Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Broome)
🏢 Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
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