Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer

Reference Number :  52428 :   Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer

Employment Type :  On Going Full Time (FT)

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.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer to join the Narrun Wilip-giin Aboriginal Support Unit.

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 Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer (AMHLO) is responsible for providing culturally safe support, advocacy, and referral pathways for Aboriginal inpatients admitted to mental health wards. This support extends throughout the inpatient journey, including admission, treatment, and discharge planning, and may involve outreach to community and health services to ensure continuity of care.

The AMHLO will work collaboratively with Aboriginal Liaison Officers and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic and culturally responsive care to Aboriginal consumers experiencing mental health conditions.

This position requires flexibility to work across all Northern Health sites as service needs arise.

Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14d of the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Special measures section.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Relevant work experience within a health setting.
• Experience in working within a mental health service would be highly regarded.
• Have a sound understanding of Aboriginal history, culture and society, including the impact of colonisation, racism, trauma and child removal policies on individuals, families and the community.
• Understanding of Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing / mental health issues and ability to work between Aboriginal and mainstream concepts.
• Ability to foster cultural awareness in day-to-day contacts with staff.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independent with good problem-solving skills.
• Interest in working in a mainstream mental health service.
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families, staff and agencies in the community.

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 11 November 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.