At a Glance
- Tasks: Advocate and support Aboriginal patients, bridging gaps between them and healthcare staff.
- Company: Join a caring community focused on quality healthcare in beautiful Northern NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a fulfilling career with endless opportunities for growth and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Indigenous health and cultural competence.
- Qualifications: Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent with relevant skills.
The predicted salary is between 61200 - 97730 $ per year.
Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they’re a reality.
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.
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.
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, and our 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. Working in Community & Allied Health, join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities.
Providing services across the life span from antenatal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies. With a focus on client driven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community.
Learn more about how you can work with a collaborative, cooperative, and respectful team while enjoying endless opportunities for professional and personal growth.
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.
For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Moulding on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 3 November 2026.
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.
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
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