Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer - 50D

Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer - 50D

Salary: HSO Level G5 $ 98,183 - $105,699
Location: CAHS Community Hubs – Murdoch and Midland
Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Community Health
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date:  4:00 PM

CAHS is seeking an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer who will negotiate and liaise with Aboriginal patients, their families, external providers and health professionals within CAHS Community Hubs to strengthen their connection to healthcare. This role also supports the development, planning, and delivery of culturally appropriate, accessible, and high-quality healthcare by providing cultural advice, guidance and knowledge to staff and clinicians to promote culturally safe practices across our services.

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas—Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH)—and serves more than 6,500 employees across multiple community clinics.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Applicants are requested to apply online. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. Your ability to meet the work‑related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application, please provide the following items:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages;
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.;
• the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

To apply for this vacancy now, please apply online at [link]

To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.