Aboriginal Liaison Officer

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: REQ679541
Location: Quirindi Community Health Service | Kamilaroi Country
Applications close: Thursday 30th July 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. 

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• 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.

Requirements

This position is identified for applicants of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent? • 

Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.

Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required

What we can offer:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Gallagher on Michelle.Gallagher@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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