Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 9 Months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 29422)
Salary: $124,103 - $133,195 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Service
Closing Date: 25th May 2025

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 13(1) of the Public Sector Management Standards 1996 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural identity is considered essential and therefore confirmation of cultural identity may be requested.

Canberra Health Services (CHS)has a strong commitment to the provision of holistic, person and family-centred care service, focusing on culturally safe, trauma-informed, and connected care to Aboriginal communities, families and individuals from the ACT and region. CHS is leading reform designed to improve the health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan, Close the Gap initiatives and the CHS Together, Forward 2023-2025 report.

Canberra Health Services Division of Allied Health provides a range of allied health services including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Service. A strong emphasis is placed across all sections on accessible and timely care, delivered to a high standard of safety and quality. This is underpinned by the Division's commitment to research and training. The Division works in partnership with professional colleagues, consumers, and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Service (ALO Service) provides the cultural emotional and wellbeing support to patients and their family. Under the limited supervision of the Director of Allied Health, the Manager, ALO Service will be responsible for day-to-day leadership, planning and service delivery, ensuring Canberra Hospital Aboriginal Liaison Service provides practical, social and wellbeing support, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing services at Canberra Hospital and University of Canberra Hospital campuses.

The successful applicant will have proven leadership in health services development, project management, and management of human, financial resources. Significant knowledge & skills in contemporary models of health care, clinical governance, quality & safety framework issues and influencing factors in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare.

This position is required to work flexibly across services, locations and programs.

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

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

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Provide Confirmation of Aboriginality.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding 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.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.