Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Shape better health outcomes by providing Aboriginal-led, culturally safe care and advocacy across the district

Remuneration: $69,410 – $90,357 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Wallsend Campus | Awabakal Country

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until July 2026

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Requisition ID: REQ603093

Applications Close: Sunday 28th September 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

Where you'll be working

You will be based at the Walker Building, Wallsend Campus, as part of the Aboriginal Health Care Coordination (AHCC) service. This role sits within an Aboriginal team, delivering care through an Aboriginal-led model of care across the district.

This area of health is dynamic and continually adapting to ensure the needs and voices of Aboriginal communities remain at the centre of care. You will be supported by a strong Aboriginal Health team and collaborate closely with hospitals, community providers, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

What you'll be doing

As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will play a central role in delivering flexible, holistic, and culturally safe healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, and communities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct clinical care within your Scope of Practice, advocate for patients and families, and support culturally responsive care planning.

The AHCC service provides up to 28 days of coordinated care post-discharge to empower Aboriginal patients, strengthen follow-up, and improve long-term health outcomes. Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Workers are at the heart of the program, acting as cultural connectors and clinical supporters to ensure care is delivered in a safe and respectful way.

This position will:

• Deliver direct clinical services as defined by your Scope of Practice.
• Support patient care navigation, follow-up, and continuity across hospital, community, and primary care settings
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and yarning-based support.
• Advocate for safe and equitable access to services for Aboriginal people.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers, clinicians, and community organisations to ensure seamless, culturally safe care.
  Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health standards.
• About you

To be successful, you will have:
- Confidence in working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal health services and the barriers Aboriginal people may face when accessing care.
- A passion for improving Aboriginal health outcomes and patient experiences.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered

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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:

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

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.