Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 5 (PN 45169, 29217) 
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Hub
Closing Date: 15th November 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Do you have experience and a passion for working with Mob? Do you want to support your community to overcome barriers to accessing health care?

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer, you will provide culturally informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families, and communities. You will assist in the development of policies and procedures relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing, liaise with local communities and other service providers, participate in quality improvement activities, and undertake a range of administrative responsibilities.

We are seeking people with knowledge and understanding of the historical and contemporary issues impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and who demonstrates awareness of cultural protocols and processes. You will be inclusive and engaging in your approach to Aboriginal people and issues and maintain cultural integrity at both a personal and professional level.

The successful candidates will recognise the importance of change and understand the impact of responsive services in meeting client needs. You will be committed to achieving positive outcomes, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to develop and maintain effective networks across Canberra Health Services and with key stakeholders. You will also be able to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

We are recruiting for two distinct roles. One position offers the opportunity to work across a variety of Canberra Health Services settings, including Mental Health Inpatient Facilities, the AMC, Dhulwa, Bimberi Youth Detention Centre, and Alcohol and Drug Services. The other is an Acute-based role, delivering care and support to patients and their families admitted to wards across Canberra Health Services.

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.

Please note this recruitment round may be used to establish a merit list for part-time and full-time positions.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Skyan Fernando at 0435 967 353 or at Skyan.R.Fernando@act.gov.au.

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