Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Maternal
WA Country Health Service
Posted 3 days ago
WA Country Health Service - Wheatbelt
Location: Northam
Salary: HSO Level G3 $80,812 - $87,549 p.a. pro rata (plus 12% superannuation)
Position Number: 00618250
Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Monday 11 August 2025
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Aboriginal Liaison Officer- Maternal to join our team in Northam. This full-time (1.0FTE) position, with the option of job share, offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference supporting Aboriginal women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Join a supportive team committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal mothers, babies and communities.
Pursuant of Section 50 (d) and Section 27 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent and Female.
About the OPPORTUNITY
In consultation with the Clinical Midwife Specialist- Endorsed Midwife, liaises with healthcare professionals and provides cultural advice, guidance, advocacy and delegated assistance, care and support to Aboriginal families accessing the Avon Valley (Northam) Midwifery Group Practice.
To be successful in this role, you will have…
- Demonstrated links to the local Aboriginal community with the ability to provide support and knowledge to Aboriginal women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting
- An ability to communicate both written and verbally and work effectively with health professionals, local Aboriginal communities and community support groups
- An ability to identify the cultural and welfare needs of Aboriginal families throughout their child rearing years and to assist them to access relevant services.
- Computer literacy skills
- Eligible for/ or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers licence
Want to know more about this role?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Caitlin Pickery on 0437 911 095 or [email protected]
Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.
About WA Country Health Service
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
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