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Female Aboriginal Liaison Officer (Aboriginal Health Worker) - CRGH & TCH
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week, with a temporary increase to Full Time up to June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,198.03 - $1,731.68 per week + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ589550
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
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal people accessing health services within the hospital setting. The ALO 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 patient their family, carers and friends.
This is a permanent part time position working 16 hours per week, with a temporary increase of hours to full time 38 hours per week up to June 2026. This position will be working Monday to Friday, across both Concord and Canterbury Hospitals. Knowledge of the impact of good health care delivery for the Aboriginal community will be highly regarded.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Female and of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Qualifications related to Health or Allied Health field, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing, demonstrated active involvement in local Aboriginal community and an understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom.
Holds a current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is an Aboriginal identified position, the applicant must be of Aboriginal descent by proof of Aboriginality, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted as such by the community. Being Female and Aboriginality are recognised as a genuine occupational qualifications and are authorised under section 31(2h) and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits
Allocated Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
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 Benefits.
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 (PD2026_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/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.
For enquiries please contact Sarah Firman on 0476 415 967 or 02 9767 6689.
Applications Close: 18 July 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week, with a temporary increase to Full Time up to June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,198.03 - $1,731.68 per week + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ589550
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
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal people accessing health services within the hospital setting. The ALO 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 patient their family, carers and friends.
This is a permanent part time position working 16 hours per week, with a temporary increase of hours to full time 38 hours per week up to June 2026. This position will be working Monday to Friday, across both Concord and Canterbury Hospitals. Knowledge of the impact of good health care delivery for the Aboriginal community will be highly regarded.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Female and of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Qualifications related to Health or Allied Health field, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing, demonstrated active involvement in local Aboriginal community and an understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom.
Holds a current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
This is an Aboriginal identified position, the applicant must be of Aboriginal descent by proof of Aboriginality, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted as such by the community. Being Female and Aboriginality are recognised as a genuine occupational qualifications and are authorised under section 31(2h) and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits
Allocated Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
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 Benefits.
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 (PD2026_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/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.
For enquiries please contact Sarah Firman on 0476 415 967 or 02 9767 6689.
Applications Close: 18 July 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
