Aboriginal Programme Liaison Officer

Company Description

At WorkFocus, we get people well and working.

Since 1989, we have impacted the lives of over 100,000 Australians by providing a range of services to prevent and minimise the social, physical, psychological and financial consequences of injury and illness. Our team of allied health professionals champion the health benefits of good work, supporting and empowering people through the recovery process to return them to better health and life.

Workfocus Australia are We are committed to delivering culturally safe, strengths-based, client-centred support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.

Job Description

We’re seeking a passionate Aboriginal Programme Liaison Officer to join our diverse team on a 6-month contract to champion our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culturally Sensitive Recovery and Return to Work Programme. This role is pivotal in shaping culturally responsive and inclusive rehabilitation services and in building reciprocal, trusting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, communities and stakeholders nationwide.

We have offices throughout Australia, so we are open to location and are flexible on either part-time or full-time hours.

The Opportunity

In this critical role, you’ll be helping make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through:

Cultural Advisory & Mentorship

• Providing expert cultural mentorship and guidance on rehabilitation cases involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, respecting diverse cultural protocols and practices
• Supporting our Rehabilitation Consultants and regional teams through culturally responsive initiatives during initial engagement, medical appointments, return-to-work planning, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring cultural safety and respect
• Advocating for the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients during critical life events (e.g. Sorry Business, community obligations)
• Recommending culturally appropriate community supports and Treaters
• Attending site visits, medical case conferences and stakeholder meetings where cultural advice is required
• Educating stakeholders on cultural considerations
• Under direction, assisting and supporting the delivery of our culturally responsive Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recovery and Return to Work Programme
• Collaborating with regional team leaders and consultants to ensure cultural support is embedded into RTW planning
• Assisting in co-ordinating monthly cultural champion meetings and required activities.

Community Engagement

• Building and nurturing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Representing WorkFocus at forums and events
• Identifying and onboarding culturally safe Treaters and support services for wellbeing
• Identifying and connecting clients with appropriate community supports

Qualifications

MedHealth considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position (under s 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)). We believe that an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person brings essential insights and understanding to this role, enhancing our ability to connect with and serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients effectively.

What You’ll Bring To The Role:

• Deep cultural knowledge and trusted networks within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience mentoring professionals and delivering community-based programmes
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of rehabilitation, injury management, or human services would be beneficial (allied health qualification would be desirable)
• Confidence presenting in team and community settings

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
• Be the key driver in our nationally recognised programme
• Collaborate with passionate professionals
• Flexible work arrangements – we are open to part time or full time hours

By joining WorkFocus Australia you will also be joining the MedHealth Group, a family of industry leading health, medical and employment enterprises, which has been voted 2 years in a row as an Australia’s Financial Times ‘Best Place to Work’ organisation, allowing you to build and take your career all over Australia.

To Apply

Click on the APPLY button to submit your application, or for a confidential conversation, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Lead, Erin Mansell on 0461 514 192 or email [email protected]. 

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.