JR0000013810 Indigenous Liaison Officer (Identified)

Position Details

• Two Years Fixed Term | Part-Time at 0.5FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a pro-rata.
• Location: Traditional Lands of the Arrernte/ Flinders University Centre for Remote Health
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Acknowledgement of Country:

Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located. These are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people.

We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.

About the Position
Based in Alice Springs, the Indigenous Liaison Officer plays a key role in providing culturally sensitive support and liaison for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander patients and families participating in research investigating chronic lung infections. You will collaborate closely with clinicians, researchers, and health care teams to facilitate effective patient engagement, communication, and sample collection in regional and remote communities across the Northern Territory. Knowledge and fluency in a local and recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language is required for this position.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1995 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Information for Indigenous Applicants

About You
You are an approachable person who is passionate about making a difference in Indigenous and/or Torress Strait Islander health. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will connect sensitively and effectively across cultural contexts and bring working knowledge of local Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander languages and customs. Your general computer literacy will support you in maintaining accurate records, and your ability to handle information respectfully reflects a deep commitment to confidentiality.

While health care experience or knowledge of health issues affecting Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities (such as respiratory health) is desirable, it is not essential.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff.
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (NT Only)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1995 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Information for Indigenous Applicants
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively across cultural contexts.
• Knowledge and fluency in a recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island language.
• Proficiency in computer literacy for communication and record-keeping.
• Experience working in health care or community engagement roles (desirable)

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal:JR0000013810 Indigenous Liaison Officer (Identified).
• You are required to submit your CV and a Cover Letter, addressing the following Key Position Capabilities of the position description:
  
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Jessica Carlson-Jones
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
  

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday 13 July 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.