Aboriginal Health Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2028)

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 6 Oct 2025 – 11:59pm

Role: Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice – Community Connector, Aboriginal Mental Health – Mental Health Services

A great opportunity exists to work in the newly established Aboriginal Community Connections Team as an Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice.

The Aboriginal Health Worker - Transition to Practice works as a key member within a multidisciplinary team, providing flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive care, information and support to clients supporting the Aboriginal community to access services, while working towards meeting requirements for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

Current Aboriginal Health Practitioners are encouraged to apply.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

• Work as a key member within a multidisciplinary team, providing flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive care, information and support to clients.
• Assist the Aboriginal community to access appropriate services.
• Support progress toward meeting requirements for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

• Current Aboriginal Health Practitioner or eligibility and intention to meet registration requirements with AHPRA; current Aboriginal Health Practitioners are encouraged to apply.

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lucinda Hyde on 0418 791 907 or at lucinda.hyde@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD