Aboriginal Liaison Officer

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
• ASO4 | Administrative Services Officer Level 4 | $79,432.00 p.a. to $83,266.00 p.a. (pro-rata)
• Part time |Ongoing Permanent
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

This position is Aboriginal identified. In accordance with an exemption granted by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) under sections 30, 52 and 103 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), only applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are eligible to apply.

About the Role:

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) plays a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients throughout their hospital journey at Murray Bridge, ensuring care is culturally safe, respectful, and well-coordinated. Working alongside clinical teams, the AHLO provides cultural support, assists patients in understanding their care, helps bridge communication gaps (including arranging interpreters when needed), and ensures health information is clearly and sensitively explained. They also support smooth transitions from admission to discharge by coordinating transport, linking patients with community health services, and advocating for culturally appropriate care. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by strengthening connections between patients, families, communities, and healthcare services.

This position will be working across a 7-day roster, to be negotiated, in the Emergency Department and also supporting the inpatient ward patients as required in collaboration with the AHLO team.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria 

• Strong ability to communicate and work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal individuals, families, communities, and multidisciplinary health teams
• Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal people in health or community settings and building trusted relationships and networks
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal health issues and the social determinants of health
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Competent in basic computing and office systems (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, email, databases) and awareness of workplace safety and quality standards

Desired Criteria 

• Relevant qualification in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or Community Care, with understanding of culturally safe, person-centred support
• Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access health and community services, including knowledge of grief, loss, and culturally appropriate communication
• Knowledge of local health systems and services (including SA Health and RMCLHN), community networks, and the social determinants impacting Aboriginal health outcomes

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 940923

Enquiries

Kristin Hunter
Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: 08 85356777
E-mail: Kristin.Hunter@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Monday 06 July 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

AS04 - Aboriginal Liaison Officer - Role Description.pdf

About Murray Bridge Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines