Maternity Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

The Position 

Job Reference: 4801

Position Title: Maternity Aboriginal Hospital Liason Officer (MAHLO)
Classification: XX7 - ON15
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,209.00 - $3,854.00
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time 

Closing date: 13/11/2026

In the position description the term Aboriginal is used to refer to and is in inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The Maternity Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (MAHLO) role is a position funded from the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Fixed Grant that is primarily focused on providing a culturally safe birthing experience across the pregnancy continuum with the purpose of providing each Aboriginal baby with the best start in life. The person in this role will use a culturally appropriate approach to support First Nations families through the gestation and birthing experience. This position aligns with the priorities in Korin Korin Balit-Djak and the Safer Care Victoria project “Safer Baby Collaborative”.

The Maternity Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer will be provide supports to mum’s and families through advocacy, listening to and creating opportunities to meet the needs and goals of the woman and her family. This position will involve provision of antenatal and postnatal specific education that is both credible and culturally appropriate, as well as additional health promotion materials when required and appropriate.

The role is located on the main Bendigo Hospital campus but covers other areas across Bendigo Health and supports links to community services both internal and external.

This is a diverse, enjoyable and rewarding role that will provide you with variety in your working day.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Aged Care, Public Health, Aboriginal and Diversity Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region.  With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes.  The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our vision.

The Division provides support for the Public Health Unit, Aged Care Residential Services (200+ residents) and Infection Prevention & Control. It has key roles in public health, inclusive of health promotion and prevention, Aboriginal Services and infection control practices.

In addition, Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer.  Nurses are the largest work group within Bendigo Health and the position is focused on supporting our nursing and midwifery workforce to feel valued and empowered. 

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Dave Kerr, Manager on 0419 235 519 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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