Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Kumangka Padnithi Health and Wellbeing Hub – ELIZABETH SA **** Salary : $74,095 - $78,694 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO3 Salary : $82,212 - $86,180 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO4 Temporary Full-Time – up to 30 October **** About the Role: An exciting prospect is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer within the Kumangka Padninthi Health and Wellbeing Unit.
The Kumangka Padninthi Health and Wellbeing Unit at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) exists to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients receive culturally safe, connected care.
As an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer, you'll be a trusted presence across NALHN facilities — bridging the gap between patients, families, and the health system in a way that only lived experience and cultural knowledge can.




What You'll Be Doing Provide direct cultural support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families throughout their hospital journey Work collaboratively with clinical teams to improve care pathways and ensure culturally appropriate communication and discharge planning Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, Elders, and support services across the northern Adelaide region Contribute to the Kumangka Padninthi unit's broader goals of improving health outcomes and reducing barriers to care for Aboriginal communities What You'll Bring Demonstrated understanding of the health and social issues affecting Aboriginal communities, particularly in the northern Adelaide context Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with sensitivity across clinical and community settings Experience in a health, community services, or liaison capacity — formal qualifications or equivalent lived and work experience welcomed Ability to navigate complex systems on behalf of others while maintaining cultural integrity and patient dignity A current driver's licence and willingness to work across multiple NALHN sites To be eligible for this position, you must have an ASO3 - Cert III in Aboriginal

📌 Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer - Kumangka Padninthi Health And Wellbeing Unit (Adelaide)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Adelaide