Aboriginal Health Worker

1 day ago

Bega New South Wales, Australia Grand Pacific Health Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About us

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a for-purpose community-based organisation. GPH provides high quality health services to assist people in the management of their physical and mental health. GPH's mission is to provide equitable heath care with an emphasis on helping vulnerable and at risk of disadvantage populations as well as regional communities.

GPH employs over 400 staff including many qualified health and other professionals including peer workers and community workers.  GPH operations cover a large regional geographical footprint in NSW and ACT.

About the position

As an Aboriginal Health Worker, you will work collaboratively as part of the Aboriginal Health Team as well as program partners to support the delivery of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Bega region, through improving access to health care, health screening, chronic disease management and health promotion.

You will work as part of a team actively supporting the community to promote community engagement, coordinate events, health promotion activities, health appointments and clinics that contribute to support the wellbeing of the individual and community.

Based in Bega, this is a part-time (3-4 days per week), fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Why work for us?

  • Increase your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2,650 in meals and entertainment
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Additional day leave for Christmas
  • Regular training, supervision and support for your professional development
  • We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support

What you'll need

  1. Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities of the Bega Valley and surrounding areas.
  2. Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or health related discipline or willingness to enrol and work towards
  3. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and their health and ability to effectively engage, and communicate sensitively, with Aboriginal people to address their health needs
  4. Experience in developing and maintaining successful partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and communities

Interested?

Visit our website to download Position Description and Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.

Please ensure that you address the selection criteria stated in the position description and include this in your application. If you do not include this, it may mean that you do not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.

For more information please contact: Rhonda Simpson, Service Manager, IRS & AOD on or call

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so please do not delay in submitting your application

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.

  • Aboriginal Health Promotion Worker

    1 week ago

    Albury, New South Wales, Australia Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Aboriginal HealthPromotion WorkerFull-Time until Feb 2027 with possible extensionSalary: $33/hour + 12% superannuation + generous salary packaging and tax savingsExcellent employee benefitsAbout Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service(AWAHS)AWAHS is a leading Aboriginal health organisationdedicated to delivering holistic and culturally appropriate primary...

  • Aboriginal Health Worker

    3 days ago

    Griffith, New South Wales, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Full time $62,512 - $90,357 per year

    Aboriginal Health Worker/PractitionerAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, to support improved representation in this role.Looking for a role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to...

  • Aboriginal Health Worker

    5 days ago

    Taree, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time $62,512 - $90,357 per year

    Be part of a culturally strong, supportive team improving health outcomes for Aboriginal women and families.Remuneration: $62,512 - $90,357 per annum + super + salary packagingEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Aboriginal Health WorkerLocation: Biripi and Worimi Country | Taree Community Health ServiceHours Per Week: 38Requisition...

  • Aboriginal Health Worker/ Practitioner

    5 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time $50,000 - $90,000 per year

    Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner - Sustaining NSW FamiliesLooking for a role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal individuals and communities.Be part of the vibrant and...

  • Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

    1 week ago

    Bega, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Location**:Bega** **Position Classification**: Dependent on Qualifications **Remuneration**: Allied Health Professionals level 1/2: $73427 - $104753 per annum Social Worker, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist Registered Nurse: $72152 - $101299 per annum Psychologist: $77358 - $1133226 per annum **Hours Per Week**:...

  • Network Manager

    2 days ago

    New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time

    **Employment Type**:Temporary Part Time until Nov 2026 **Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 3 **Remuneration**: $127,150 - $144,444 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging **Hours Per Week**:14 **Location**: Negotiable across HNE **Requisition ID**:REQ618382 **Applications Close**: Thursday the 13th of November - Interviews to be held the week of the...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    1 week ago

    Bega, New South Wales, Australia Grand Pacific Health Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Are you seeking an exciting new role that will enable you to make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in our local communities? We are looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our team in Bega, working with the Sapphire Health and Wellbeing Service (SHaWS) and our Aboriginal Health team.About The PositionSHaWS is a primary...

  • Aboriginal Health Worker

    1 week ago

    South Coast, Australia NSW Health Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week **Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker **Remuneration**: $56,896 - $83,799 per annum **Requisition ID**: REQ405764 **Position Title**: Aboriginal Health Worker - Integrated Care Services - Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (Identified) - PFT - South Coast Correctional Centre...

  • Aboriginal Peer Worker

    2 days ago

    Bega, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Location**:Bega **Position Classification**: Health Education Officer (Grad or Non Grad) **Remuneration**: Dependent on qualifications Health Education Officer (Grad): $69,050 - $110,326 per annum Health Education Officer (Non Grad): $60,373 - $87,304 per annum **Hours Per...

  • Aboriginal Peer Worker, Tzsi Safe Haven and Suicide

    2 days ago

    Bega, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time

    Employment Type: Permanent Full Time **Location**:Bega **Position Classification**: Health Education Officer (Grad or Non Grad) **Remuneration**: Dependent on qualifications Health Education Officer (Grad): $69,050 - $110,326 per annum Health Education Officer (Non Grad): $60,373 - $87,304 per annum **Hours Per Week**: 38 **Requisition ID**: REQ517538...