Aboriginal Liaison Officer

About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 30 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.

About the Opportunity

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) has a truly rewarding opportunity for a Aboriginal Liaison Officer to join the team in Bidyadanga on a part time basis.

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) role is to increase and enhance opportunities to connect and provide various services and programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in the community.

Some of these tasks will include (but will not be limited to):

• Assist Connected Beginnings staff to connect with Aboriginal clients and their families 

• Supports clients to access health services, including medical appointments, allied health services, and scheduled health assessments.

• Assist Connected Beginnings team to promote, and facilitate health promotion events 

•  Facilitates understanding between clients, their families, the community and the Connected Beginnings team. 

To view the position description, please click here.

A 'C' Class Driver's License, Federal Police Clearance and willingness to travel often by 4WD vehicle and light aircraft will be required.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in this role, you will also enjoy an attractive base salary $58,977 per annum + super. 

There is also a wide range of additional benefits for the role including:

• District allowances - $2,920 single $5,840 double p.a;

• Electricity allowance $1,440

• Annual Airfares to the value of $1,285 pa (after 12 months of employment).   

Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the mental health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now!

Please note: Candidates must respond to the questions below and attach a current resume to be considered.