Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Identified

Empowering Aboriginal Health, Connecting Community, Making a Difference.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Until April 2027
Hours Per Week: 20 
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker 
Remuneration: $32.78 - $47.39 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging 
Requisition ID: REQ651115 
Location: Quirindi Community Health Service | Kamilaroi Country
Applications close: Sunday 26th April 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. 

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a dedicated and culturally grounded Aboriginal Health Worker (Aboriginal Liaison Officer) to join the HealthOne Quirindi team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities across the Liverpool Plains.

In this role, you will be a key advocate for culturally safe care, supporting Aboriginal clients to access, navigate and engage with health services in a way that respects their cultural identity, values and needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Aboriginal Health Worker (Aboriginal Liaison Officer) to join the vibrant HealthOne Quirindi team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver culturally safe, holistic, and client-centred care to Aboriginal communities across the Liverpool Plains, making a tangible difference in people’s lives every day.

In this role, you will provide advocacy, guidance, and support to Aboriginal clients, helping them access and navigate health services in a way that respects their cultural identity and needs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams at HealthOne Quirindi, Quirindi Hospital, and Werris Creek Multi-Purpose Service, ensuring coordinated and culturally responsive care across the region.

Quirindi, known as the “nest in the hills,” offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with breathtaking landscapes, rolling green pastures, and seasonal sunflower fields. Less than an hour from Tamworth, it combines the serenity of country living with easy access to regional services. Joining our team gives you the opportunity not only to contribute to better health outcomes but also to enjoy the lifestyle and community spirit that make Quirindi so special.

You will also have the chance to expand your skills through additional casual opportunities supporting MOICD-funded specialist outreach clinics, including Cardiology and Diabetes services delivered by visiting specialist teams. This role offers variety, professional growth, and the satisfaction of knowing your work is improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the Liverpool Plains.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally appropriate primary health care within your scope of practice and professional framework
• Provide advocacy and cultural support for Aboriginal patients and their families
• Assist clients to access services, attend appointments and understand care plans
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, client-centred care
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, organisations and stakeholders
• Promote health education, prevention and early intervention strategies
• Support improved health literacy and self-management for chronic and complex conditions
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives aimed at closing the health gap

About the Service – HealthOne Quirindi

HealthOne Quirindi delivers an integrated model of care, combining community health and visiting specialist services to provide comprehensive and coordinated care across the Liverpool Plains.

The service focuses on:

• Early identification of health risks
• Prevention and early intervention
• Chronic disease management
• Multidisciplinary, team-based care planning

You will be supported by a collaborative network of health professionals and the broader Hunter New England Aboriginal Liaison Officer network, with structured orientation and ongoing professional support provided.

About you

You are a compassionate, motivated, and community-focused professional with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people. You bring a deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and community values, and you apply this knowledge to provide care that is culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive.

You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build trust and develop meaningful relationships with clients, families, and communities. You are confident advocating for clients and supporting them to navigate health services, ensuring they can access the care they need in a way that respects their cultural identity.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and understand the importance of teamwork in achieving positive health outcomes. At the same time, you are self-motivated and able to work independently, managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong connection to colleagues, partner organisations, and the communities you serve.

You are passionate about making a tangible difference, continuously learning, and contributing to service improvement initiatives. You embrace opportunities to promote health literacy, prevention, and early intervention, and you are dedicated to empowering Aboriginal clients and fostering wellbeing across the community.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the health issues and key policies that impact on Aboriginal communities across Hunter New England Local Health District.

2. Demonstrated ability to liaise, proactively engage and work collaboratively with vulnerable communities and relevant agencies in ensuring culturally responsive services.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Gallagher on Michelle.Gallagher@health.nsw.gov.au