Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

Delivering culturally appropriate midwifery support services with the Northern Territory’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

• Base Salary: $74,139 - $80,320.50 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $93,421 - $100,469 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Continuous Contract
• ABORIGINAL FEMALE IDENTIFIED POSITION

About the role

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) role is based at Alukura and undertakes outreach work to Aboriginal women living in and visiting Alice Springs, supports their access and engagement to women’s health and maternity care, and strengthens cultural safety by providing cultural brokerage between Alukura clients and clinical staff.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• A female of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.

• Fluency in one or more local Aboriginal languages and the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment with Aboriginal clients and staff.

• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team and manage time and workload efficiently.

• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to enter information into health databases such as Communicare.

• Current NT Drivers Licence.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:
Tahnia Edwards, Alukura Manager, on
M: 0427 968 540 | E: [email protected] 

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options. 

We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.   

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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