Aboriginal Health Worker Child and Family Health

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker passionate about working and supporting women and families?

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.

This is a position identified for females on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

$62,512 - $90,357 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full-Time until 30 June 2026 | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ609305 | Applications close: Sunday 19 October 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

We're looking for a dedicated Aboriginal Health Worker to work in partnership with the Binji & Boori community-based midwifery team, delivering pregnancy and early postnatal care.

In this role, you will:

• Engage with Aboriginal families in the community
• Connect women to the service
• Advocate for women in mainstream services
• Collaborate effectively in a small, dynamic team, respecting each member's unique contributions
• Lead community development and health promotion initiatives
• Partner with acute maternity services to ensure culturally sensitive care

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with women & families
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Enthusiasm for community networking and development

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

A little about us.

As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. Located on Dharawal Country, Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.

Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid Class C NSW Drivers Licence
• Corroboration of Aboriginality and community
• Completion or willingness to undertake Certificate III/IV in Primary Health Care or equivalent.

This is a temporary leave relief position until 30 June 2026with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Anna Meaker