Aboriginal Community Liaison

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal families and communities? Do you want to be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families?

This important position builds bridges between Aboriginal families, communities and our allied health team. As the Aboriginal Community Liaison, you will walk alongside clients and clinicians to ensure services are culturally safe, respectful and responsive.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build trusting relationships with Aboriginal families and communities
• Act as a cultural bridge between families and clinicians
• Support Aboriginal clients to understand and access the NDIS
• Co-design culturally safe programs and resources
• Provide cultural advice and support to clinicians
• Help coordinate and participate in community events such as NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week
• Contribute to service development, policy and reflective practice

What We Offer:

• A values-driven, supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development and reflective practice opportunities
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in the Pilbara
• Additional week Northwest leave (after 12 months), 3 days paid professional development leave (after probation), loyalty leave after 3 years and paid parental leave.
• Resources available - vehicles to drive to appointments, laptop, work phones etc
• Wellbeing calendar of wellness workshops, peer supervision and structured ‘end of term’ social/cultural events

Who We are Looking For:

• Are passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families
• Have experience working in community, family or health settings
• Are confident engaging with stakeholders across government, non-government, and community groups
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understand the importance of cultural safety in healthcare and disability services
• Are organised, compassionate, and community-minded

Desirable experience includes:

• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS and lived experience in workforce counselling or supporting families in crisis, particularly within Aboriginal communities.

About Us:

At Connect Paediatric Therapy Services, we’re passionate about making a real difference for families in regional and remote WA. Since 2017, we’ve led the way in paediatric allied health and mental health services across the North West. Our team of dedicated clinicians works creatively and collaboratively to overcome the unique challenges of remote service delivery. Based in Karratha, we’re proud to offer high-quality, family-centred care to children across the Pilbara and beyond—both privately and through the NDIS. We believe every child deserves access to the support they need—no matter where they live.

Connect Paediatric Therapy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we embrace and value diversity and encourage people with a disability or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.