Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer - St George Hospital (Identified)

About the role

Join the Diversity Inclusion and Belonging team at St George Hospital as an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO). This permanent part‑time position (12 hours per week) works alongside a full‑time AHLO to provide culturally safe, person‑centred care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families, and carers throughout their hospital journey. The role is an Aboriginal‑identified position; applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and will be required to provide documentation confirming Aboriginality and cultural capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, social and cultural support, assistance, and care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients admitted to St George Hospital.
• Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, social work, allied health, and pastoral care teams to ensure integrated, culturally safe healthcare delivery.
• Develop partnerships and linkages with health services and non‑health service providers to improve care and provide appropriate, culturally sensitive support.
• Work flexibly across the week, with the option to include weekend work, while being supported by the Aboriginal Health Directorate, professional development opportunities, and clinical and cultural supervision.

Requirements

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the NSW Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.
• Hold or be aspiring to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a comparable health qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, historical contexts influencing health, and relevant national and state Aboriginal health policies/strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, communities, and health professionals.
• Understanding of confidentiality, documentation, information management, relevant legislation, ethics, duty of care, and mandatory reporting requirements in an Aboriginal primary health care environment.
• Competent computer skills using software such as MS Word, data‑management systems, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families.

Benefits

• Financial benefits – salary packaging options, up to $9,000 for living expenses, $2,600 for meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and discounted private health insurance.
• Work‑life balance – up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time equivalents) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth – learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing – discounted gym memberships via Fitness Passport and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Pay

$34.10 – $49.29 per hour plus superannuation.

Schedule

Permanent part‑time, 12 hours per week. Flexible workdays across the week with the option for weekend work.