Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service is currently seeking an individual, preferably with an LR drivers licence to join our patient services team in the position Community Liaison / Transport Officer.

The Community Liaison / Transport Officer position is a pivotal role in the delivery of health and wellbeing services in a range of programs at Wurli and provides a professional linkage between Wurli, individuals, families and communities to establish and maintain positive relationships. The role is required to deliver culturally appropriate support and transport service for identified clients within the Katherine and surrounding communities in accordance with the relevant program / service outcomes and act as a role model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by modelling appropriate healthy lifestyle behaviours within a harm minimisation and reduction framework.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous Salary packaging options;
• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave);

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)
• A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience and competencies)
• Current National Police Certificate (not more than 3 months old)
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)

To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit:

https://www.wurli.org.au/employment and select the 'positions vacant tab'.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage