Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer - Casino
High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life, with more opportunities and more flexibility.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Remuneration: $65,012 - $93,971 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ635502
About the role
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) provides a key role in advocacy, education, and support for both patients and family and may act as an intermediary between patients and other healthcare staff. The AHLO also plays an important role in improving cultural competence of healthcare workers to improve trust with Indigenous patients and families. Acting as a key component in understanding the cultural differences so that adequate healthcare and optimal outcomes can be provided in a flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive way. Maintaining an effective working relationship between hospital staff, Aboriginal Health workers, the local Aboriginal communities and local Aboriginal organisations.
Also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning forests and waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. For a different type of scene, you can drive to the Gold Coast or Brisbane in under 3 hours.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network, truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Vidler on Sandra.Vidler@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 9 February 2026
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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