Aboriginal Health Worker

Aboriginal Health Worker - Cancer Care Coordinator - Moruya

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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.

What Youll Be Doing

The Aboriginal Health Worker works as a 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.

Information for Applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 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 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 Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise safety and well-being of children and young people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences. For accommodations during the recruitment process, please indicate when you apply or contact us for support.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport. For more information, see the relevant immigration guidance.

How to Apply & Further Information

Click here for the Position Description. For role-related queries, contact Jennifer Carter at 02 4474 1*** or via email.

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