Work Type: Casual
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Reference: 2254
Make a meaningful difference in Aboriginal health and create culturally safe healthcare experiences.
Are you passionate about Aboriginal health, community connection and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel heard, respected and supported when accessing healthcare?
Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is seeking a passionate and culturally knowledgeable Koori Hospital Liaison Officer to join our Social Health Team. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, helping to improve healthcare experiences, strengthen community connections and contribute to better health outcomes.
If you value meaningful relationships, cultural safety and community-led approaches to health, we encourage you to apply.
About the RoleAs the Koori Hospital Liaison Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families throughout their hospital journey. You will help ensure care is culturally safe, respectful and responsive to the needs of patients, families and community.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is a largely autonomous role where you can take initiative, build trusted relationships and make a meaningful contribution, with support from the Social Health Team and opportunities to collaborate across a range of services.
About YouYou are a compassionate and community-minded person who understands the importance of culturally safe healthcare and is committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
You bring:
Mandatory requirements:
This is more than a hospital-based role — it is an opportunity to be a trusted advocate, strengthen community partnerships and help create better healthcare experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
When you join our team, you can:
If you are passionate about supporting your community and want to contribute to positive, lasting change in Aboriginal health, we would love to hear from you.
About Central Gippsland Health ServiceCentral Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
Located in Sale, approximately 215 kilometres east of Melbourne, CGH offers access to the beautiful Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
We deliver integrated healthcare across three campuses in Sale, Maffra and Heyfield, providing a broad range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. Our acute services include a 24-hour emergency department, critical care, neonatal critical care, operating theatres, day procedures, oncology and dialysis, alongside general medical care and rehabilitation.
Our services extend beyond the hospital, with four residential aged care homes in Sale, Maffra and Heyfield, as well as community-based programs that help people remain healthy, active and independent in their own homes. These include Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs and other tailored in-home services.
Our multidisciplinary allied health team provides physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work, complemented by accessible public dental services.
CGH is also a teaching hospital affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health, supporting student placements and clinical learning opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace. We value diversity and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.
How to Apply and Find Out MoreTo request a copy of the position description, please contact the HR team:
Phone: 03 5143 8530
Email: [email protected]
For further information about the role, please contact:
Patrick Horgan
Phone: 03 5143 8348
Email: [email protected]
All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
Please note: Shortlisting will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is identified.