Emergency Department Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Reference Number :  52416 :   Emergency Department Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Employment Type :  On Going Part Time (PT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

About Northern Health

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role :

The Emergency Department Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (ED ALO) plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of culturally safe and appropriate healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients within the Emergency Department.

The ED ALO provides culturally responsive support to Aboriginal patients and their families, helping to facilitate access to healthcare and improve the overall patient experience. This role also contributes to strengthening relationships between the health service and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, advocating for improved health outcomes and promoting culturally informed care practices across the service.

In Accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act (2010) this position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait islander descent.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Experience working with Aboriginal people, families and children
• Experience working within a health context
• Ability to work within the established boundaries of the role, observe and set appropriate limits
• Ability to manage time effectively, to work with autonomy and under direction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to foster cultural safety in day to day contact with hospital staff

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Andrew Morrison, Aboriginal Employment and Cultural Safety Advisor on 0421 775 460 or email Andrew.Morrison@nh.org.au

Applications close 31 October 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.