Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 80 hours per fortnight with ADO

(will consider part-time)

Classification: HS2

Hourly rate: $32.10 per hour plus 12.0% Superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 4 August 2025

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. To find our more information about WDHS you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

Be Yourself - We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that our staff and visitors bring to our service. We are an inclusive organisation and encourage you to apply and become a part of our team at WDHS.

About the role

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer plays a key role in enhancing healthcare services and fostering positive relationships with the Aboriginal community, service providers and government departments.

This role is essential in improving healthcare outcomes by advocating for Aboriginal patients, educating staff and strengthening community relationships to ensure culturally competent care.

The primary objectives of the role are to:

Facilitate Self-Identification and Access to Services;

Ensure a culturally respective experience;

Act as a link between medical teams and families;

Provide discharge assistance;

Educate WDHS Staff ;

Contribute expertise in Workgroups and Initiatives;

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and have an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. Qualifications and/or experience in Indigenous culture, Business Administration, Community Development or other relevant qualification and/or experience is highly desirable.

What we can Offer You

Flexible Working arrangements

Salary packaging options ($9010) and meals and entertainment card ($2,650.00), novated vehicle leasing

Excellent employment conditions and staff health and wellbeing supportive culture

Discounted leisure memberships

Social Club

Excellent working arrangements

Additional Information

For more information, you can contact Emma Humphries, Primary and Preventative Health Business Manager via email at [email protected]

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

All applications must be received directly to our website careers page to be considered.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability