Aboriginal Health Promotion Worker

2 weeks ago


Australia Template Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Aboriginal Health Promotion Worker

  • Full-Time until Feb 2027 with possible extension
  • Salary: $33/hour + 12% superannuation + generous salary packaging and tax savings
  • Excellent employee benefits

About Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS)

AWAHS is a leading Aboriginal health organisation dedicated to delivering holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care services to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people of Albury, Wodonga and surrounding regions. With over 90 staff, AWAHS has been caring for the local community for 20 years and is committed to improving health outcomes and creating generational change.

Your Role

As an Aboriginal Health Promotion Worker, you will lead culturally responsive health promotion initiatives that address community needs and empower individuals to take charge of their health. You will work collaboratively with the team to provide support for the local indigenous people to improve their health outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Championing community development and health promotion initiatives and demonstrate and role model respectful relationships with elders, leaders, community members and families
  • Identifying local health priorities and coordinating programs to enhance community wellbeing
  • Developing and delivering engaging, culturally sensitive education, awareness, and prevention programs to boost health literacy
  • Advocating for culturally appropriate health practices and raising awareness of Aboriginal health issues by being a driver and communicator of AWAHS programs and services to all service providers
  • Marketing and designing health promotional materials to internal and external networks delivering high impact and community reach

What You Bring

  • Proven expertise in designing, developing, and implementing health promotion programs
  • Exceptional design skills and marketing expertise in creating impactful, culturally relevant campaigns
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and skill in using AI tools to promote AWAHS, its services, and new programs effectively
  • Knowledge of software tools to develop and promote health initiatives and programs for maximum impact and engagement
  • Deep knowledge and lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues and a passion for reducing health disparities and improving community wellbeing
  • Strong community connections and up-to-date cultural and health knowledge to educate and inspire
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Identified Position: Open exclusively to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (proof of descent required under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010).

Why Join AWAHS?

  • Generous benefits - Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free per year
  • Supportive environment - Join a welcoming and inclusive team with access to professional development, supervision, and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Work with purpose - The opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our community health needs
  • Positive workplace - Be part of the social, emotional, spiritual and wellbeing team, contributing to a culturally safe workplace and where you will make a difference
  • Career growth - Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in our multidisciplinary health service
  • Progressive organisation - Expanding facilities in Albury and new health precinct currently being built in Wodonga that you can be a part of

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Chiquita Walsh on or email

Check our website:

Applications close: 31st October 2025.

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