Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Be the vital link in Aboriginal health – deliver culturally safe care, support communities, and improve health outcomes across settings

Remuneration: $ $45.57per hour+ superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Inverell Community Health Service, Narrabri District Hospital and Tamworth Hospital | Kamilaroi / Gomeroi Country

Employment Type: Various Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ605054

Applications Close: Sunday 12th October 2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

We're looking for a committed Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner to join our team, providing a vital link between Aboriginal clients and health services. You'll work across both clinical and community settings, supporting Aboriginal clients aged 17 and over through wellness checks, case coordination, and culturally safe care delivery.

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - including Allied Health, NDIS providers, NGOs, and acute care staff - while working as a sole practitioner with the backing of a supportive network.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver effective, safe practice within your assessed level of competence, aligned with the NSW Health Aboriginal Health Worker Guidelines and NSW Health Decision Making Framework.
• Provide primary health care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, meeting the physical, emotional, cultural, social, and environmental needs of Aboriginal clients.
• Plan, develop, implement, and review Aboriginal health programs, including health promotion, education, and disease prevention initiatives, ensuring they are culturally appropriate and community-driven.
• Apply your knowledge of local Aboriginal communities, ensuring health care delivery is holistic, culturally safe, and responsive.
• Ensure accurate documentation, data collection, and record management in line with policies and procedures, maintaining continuity and quality of care.
• Provide mentoring and cultural guidance to colleagues, supporting cultural awareness and the orientation of staff across the District.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Connected to Aboriginal communities and committed to improving health outcomes.
• A strong communicator, able to engage effectively across community, clinical, and multidisciplinary team settings.
• Passionate about delivering culturally appropriate health care and supporting positive health journeys for Aboriginal people.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive team while working independently in your role.
• Make a real difference in Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for skill development, supervision, and professional growth.

Requirements:

• Be willing to work towards obtaining a Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) within 2 years of enrolment in course and commencement of employment and work towards AHPRA standards to meet Registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner. following appointment to the position through supported education, training and study leave.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and the ability to travel within the local area and throughout Hunter New England NSW LHD (as necessary).

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.