Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer - St George Hospital (Identified)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $34.10 - $49.29 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ692586
Applications Close: 11 October 2026



REQ692586 - Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer - St George Hospital  

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an Aboriginal Identified Role - We need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.

Join Our Team at St George Hospital.

We are seeking an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) to join our dedicated Diversity Inclusion and Belonging team in a permanent part-time role, 12 hours per week. This role will work alongside a permanent fulltime AHLO staff member to provide culturally safe and person-centred care to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing St George Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist area, supporting patients, their families, and carers in their hospital journey. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing culturally safe, person-centred care and connection as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).  

Key responsibilities include:
•    Providing emotional, social and cultural support, assistance, and care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients admitted to St George Hospital.
•    Collaborating closely with medical, nursing, social work, allied health, and pastoral care teams to ensure integrated care delivery and culturally safe healthcare.
•    Develop partnerships and linkages with health services and non-health service providers to improve care and provide appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
We are looking for an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer who is passionate about supporting mob and families through health transitions.

Workdays can be flexible, working 12 hours across the week, option for weekend work too. You will be supported and connected with the Aboriginal Health Directorate in the district, have access to professional development opportunities and clinical and cultural supervision.

Join us in shaping a healthcare environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria 

1. Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
2. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, to work independently as well as part of a team and to work within a hospital setting.
3. 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 in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, including historical contexts which may influence Aboriginal health, and national and state policies/strategies relating to Aboriginal health.
5. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, and network with other services and health professionals.
6. Knowledge of confidentiality, documentation and information management, relevant legislation, ethics and duty of care, and mandatory reporting requirements in an Aboriginal primary health care environment.
7. Competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs (e.g. MS Word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets).

8. Knowledge of quality improvement and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.

    

    

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

1)    Find out more about applying for this position

2)    For role related queries or questions, please contact Anabelle Perry via email at anabelle.perry@health.nsw.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.