11 Nov
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Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services
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Broome
11 Nov
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services
Broome
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
BRAMS is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Outreach Aboriginal Liaison Officer to join our Clinical Services team. Reporting to the Community Health Manager, you will deliver outreach services through the Orange Sky Truck, building trusted relationships with vulnerable and homeless community members across Broome.
Using a culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred approach, you will provide practical support, assist people to navigate the health system, and connect community members with BRAMS primary health care services through warm referrals and coordinated clinic attendance.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Deliver outreach services through the Orange Sky Truck, engaging with vulnerable and homeless community members across Broome.
- Build trusted relationships through consistent, culturally safe and non-judgemental community engagement.
- Support clients to access BRAMS services by providing health system navigation, referrals and coordinated clinic attendance.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff and community service providers to strengthen continuity of care and client outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records, monitor client needs, and identify and respond to safety, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns.
About You As our ideal candidate, you are compassionate, respectful, and culturally grounded in your approach. You are reliable and versatile, able to work comfortably in outreach and community-based environments and remain calm and approachable when managing complex or challenging situations.
You’ll bring
- Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal people and communities in a culturally safe and respectful way.
- Experience working with vulnerable or homeless individuals in a community or outreach setting.
- Ability to engage, build rapport, and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Highly regarded:
- Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
- Certificate IV in Community Services or a related qualification
- Experience working within a primary health care, outreach, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service environment.
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
- Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for Professional Development
- 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 applications via SEEK.
To find out more, please contact us at
[email protected]
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
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🏢 Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services
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