Cclhd - Aboriginal Community Health Worker - Headspace

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date 29 March 2026
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker
**Remuneration**: $1198.03 - $1731.68 per week
**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Location**:headspace Gosford, Lake Haven and Wyong

**Requisition ID**:REQ557787

**Applications Close**:Sunday 11 May at 11:59 pm 2025

**Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW**Anti Discrimination** Act 1977.**

headspace / Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a compassionate Aboriginal Community Health Worker to join our dedicated team. This role will focus on providing flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal young people aged 12-25 years, as well as their families and carers, to improve health outcomes and ensure better access to essential health services.

**About the Role**

The **Aboriginal Community Health Worker** will play a key liaison role between headspace CCLHD and the local Aboriginal community, as well as Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, fostering partnerships to support healthcare planning and service delivery. You will be working Monday to Friday 08:30am - 5:00 pm across the headspace sites at Gosford, Lake Haven and Wyong.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide culturally safe, flexible, and comprehensive health services to Aboriginal young people (12-25 years), their families, and carers.
- Act as a liaison between headspace CCLHD and local Aboriginal communities, ensuring that the health needs of young people are met.
- Facilitate access to appropriate services and resources for Aboriginal youth, ensuring culturally sensitive care and support.
- Provide cultural consultancy to headspace CCLHD staff, supporting the integration of cultural safety and awareness in service delivery.
- Assist in the development and delivery of outreach activities and health promotion initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of Aboriginal youth.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare providers, local organisations, and stakeholders to ensure holistic, wraparound support for Aboriginal young people.

**For more information about this role, please view the**Position Description**

**About You**
- This is an Aboriginal Identified position. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
You have experience as a provider of flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to the Aboriginal community, and holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of mental health or youth health.
- Current unrestricted driver's license and willingness to travel for work.
- Possession of a valid and current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

**Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.**

**Benefits**
- **Work-Life Balance** - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- **Financial Benefits** - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- **Health & Wellbeing** - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- **Career Growth** - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**
- Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
- Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the **Stepping Up** initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

**Additional Information**

An **Eligibility List (E-List)** or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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