about us

As the Diabetes Association of the NT Inc Healthy Living NT is a charitable, member based, organisation which provides health promotion along with education and services for people with chronic conditions like cardiac and diabetes throughout the Territory. As a consumer based organisation we are committed to the well-being of all people with diabetes and related conditions.

This position will work in consultation and collaboratively with HLNT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to support consultation and effective communications with Indigenous stakeholders, including people with diabetes, health services, health professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

As the Indigenous Community Liaison Officer you are to;

• Engage with both Communities and the health sector to build relationships
• Improve awareness of the NDSS and the benefits of registration for Indigenous people
• Provide and disseminate information to Health Services NT wide regarding resources and the NDSS

selection criteria

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, history and their cultures, including an understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contemporary Australian society 
• Extensive experience in effective communications and working with Indigenous organisations 
• Demonstrated ability in administration and communication 

If you have any questions or for more information contact Chrissie Inglis, Healthy Living NT on 08 8927 8488

Visit our website https://www.healthylivingnt.org.au/news

For a full job description, please see the attached Role Description – Indigenous Community Liaison Officer Darwin