Aboriginal Health Worker

4 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time
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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Location: Moruya Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Remuneration: 62512 - 90357 Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ603723 Applications Close:14 September 2025 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the Service Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?At (Site/Service) our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community.
Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing.
Make a meaningful difference by supporting your community's health and cultural wellbeing.
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What you'll be doing The Aboriginal Health Worker works as key member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide primary health care services to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people primarily; including activities in response to the physical, emotional, cultural and environmental needs of people and communities.

Selection Criteria

Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
Hold a minimum of Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care OR a relevant Certificate III health qualification OR a formal commitment to complete a Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care.
Training will be supported by the district and must be completed within 2 years from enrolment.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community, including an awareness of the issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
Understanding of the complexities of Aboriginal chronic disease and preventable lifestyle illness and how this relates to cultural understanding of health issues relating to the local or target client group.
Demonstrated capacity to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion and education initiatives and the ability to use computer programs required to plan, deliver or document this care (including capacity to learn relevant programs, including those for patient records and data reporting).
Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and consult with others, including the ability to interact sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people and to use email for written communication.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process.
The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
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If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.
We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Carter on 02 4474 1*** or ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
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