Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer (Canberra)

Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer (Canberra)

23 Oct
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Act Health
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Canberra

23 Oct

Act Health

Canberra

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 41568)
Salary: $102,657 – $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services - Multiple Sites
Section: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Hub
Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Adaptable working conditions.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Join Canberra Health Services (CHS) in a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position that plays an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the ACT and surrounding region.

As part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Hub, you will contribute to the delivery of culturally safe, trauma-informed and person- and family-centred care, providing social, emotional and wellbeing support to consumers and their families while helping to strengthen connections between communities and health services.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with colleagues across a range of services to enhance health outcomes and improve the experience of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This role offers an prospect to contribute to meaningful health reform aligned with Closing the Gap priorities and CHS's commitment to delivering respectful, culturally responsive healthcare.

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4)



of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this prospect, please contact Skyan Fernando at 0435 967 *** or at ***************@act.gov.au.

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📌 Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Act Health
📍 Canberra

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