Senior Aboriginal Health Worker
2 weeks ago
Site negotiable within the Eurobodalla or Queanbeyan region. Employment type: Permanent Full Time. Hours per week: 38. Remuneration: $93,764 - $97,261 per annum. Requisition ID: REQ599309. Applications close: 24 August 2025. Interview details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing.
OverviewThe Southern NSW Local Health District (LHD) covers a large area of southern NSW. We are a major local employer and aim to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.
What We Offer- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing
- Corporate Health and Fitness program
- 12% superannuation on top of your gross income
- Annual Leave Loading
The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker, Palliative Care, will work to ensure Aboriginal people approaching the end of life, their carers and families, have access to appropriate palliative and end-of-life support across the continuum of care—from diagnosis of a life-limiting illness to death and bereavement.
The role will provide non-clinical services including cultural and medical advocacy and will promote respectful and culturally appropriate palliative and end-of-life care for Aboriginal people, through collaboration with clinicians, community-based service providers, patients and families.
Selection Criteria- Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted in the community; exemption claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Relevant qualifications relating to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health care (e.g., Certificate IV in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Care) and/or relevant experience.
- Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in relation to illness, grief and loss and Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing.
- Capacity to lead the development of culturally safe environments within a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of advance care planning and palliative care, and ability to translate this into culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal people.
- Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving, personal resilience, and ability to communicate across health and community settings.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of information technology systems.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to drive/travel as required (may involve long-distance travel and overnight stays).
An Aboriginal person seeking support in applying for a role can visit the Stepping Up website for assistance: Stepping Up.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases (OASV). This is a Category A position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015, including proof of vaccination against influenza where applicable.
Australian Work Rights: You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or have a valid visa permitting work in Australia.
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact the convenor for assistance.
Role Details- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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