Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer (Aboriginal Health Worker) - Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $65,012 - $93,971 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Community Mental Health Services
Requisition ID: REQ666467
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Based in the Aboriginal Mental Health Unit, covering Mental Health Services across the District, the Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal people accessing Mental Health Services, both in the hospital setting and within the Community. The Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer will act as a liaison supporting the consumer, the family and Health Service staff and will assist with accessing other services relevant to the needs of the person being supported.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer is a nonclinical role in the clinical environment .
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- This is an identified Aboriginal position applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent through proof of Aboriginality. Exemption is claimed under section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Have or be willing to obtain a Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
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Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Andrew Whalan via email at Andrew.Whalan@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 17 June 2026
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