Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Waminda South Coast Women's Health and Welfare ...; Nowra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing time

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Waminda South Coast Women's Health and Welfare is seeking an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join the Gadhu Balaang Biyani program in Nowra. The role focuses on culturally safe, holistic, and woman-centred primary health care for Aboriginal women and families across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

Key duties include health assessments, care planning, health education, and advocacy, working with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen wellbeing and connection to culture.

Qualifications

• Identified position – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander & Female
• Current Aboriginal Health Practitioner registration with AHPRA
• Current NSW/ACT Driver Licence
• National Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
• Current immunisation compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, holistic and client-centred primary health care
• Conduct health assessments, observations, triage and care planning
• Deliver health education and preventative health initiatives
• Support women and families to navigate health services and access appropriate care
• Work collaboratively with nurses, GPs, allied health professionals and community stakeholders
• Participate in community engagement and health promotion activities.

Job description

Job Description

Minga Bunaan Gunyah | Nowra

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers & Practitioners & Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

Full-time 35 hours per week

Identified position – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander & Female

Waminda is seeking a passionate and dedicate Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) to join our Gadhu Balaang Biyani program. This role provides an opportunity to work within a culturally safe, holistic and woman-centred model of care that supports Aboriginal women and families throughout their Primary Health Care journey.

As an AHP, you will deliver primary health care, health education, advocacy and care coordination that strengthens the social, emotional, cultural and physical wellbeing of Aboriginal women and their families.

About the Role

Working across Waminda’s services and outreach locations throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region, you will:

• Provide culturally safe, holistic and client-centred primary health care
• Conduct health assessments, observations, triage and care planning
• Deliver health education and preventative health initiatives
• Support women and families to navigate health services and access appropriate care
• Work collaboratively with nurses, GPs, allied health professionals and community stakeholders
• Participate in community engagement and health promotion activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman (An applicant’s gender and race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) and 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977of (NSW))
• Holds current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and maintains relevant professional requirements
• Has experience delivering primary health care in community or clinical settings
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culturally safe practice
• Has excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care
• Is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal women, children and families.

Essential Requirements

• Current Aboriginal Health Practitioner registration with AHPRA
• Current NSW/ACT Driver Licence
• National Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
• Current immunisation compliance
• Aboriginal Health Worker will be considered. However, the successful applicant must obtain AHP qualifications and AHPRA registration within an agreed timeframe

Why Join Waminda

At Waminda, we know that supporting Aboriginal women and their families through their primary health care journey is deeply important work. As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner within our Gadhu Balaang Biyani program, you will play a vital role in delivering culturally safe, holistic, and family-centred care that strengthens health outcomes and connection to culture.

Working within a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a model of care that centres Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing, while supporting women and families throughout their health journey.

As part of the Waminda team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including salary packaging, paid wellbeing time, ongoing professional development, and a workplace that prioritises cultural safety and staff wellbeing.

Benefits of joining Waminda include:

• Be part of a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation grounded in culture, healing, and self-determination
• Support Aboriginal women and their families through a culturally strong model of care
• Work alongside experienced Nurses, GPs, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and allied health professionals
• Help improve health outcomes while strengthening cultural connection and community wellbeing
• Access regular supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
• Enjoy a supportive team environment that values respect, collaboration, and cultural safety
• Receive salary packaging and additional wellbeing benefits
• Make a meaningful and lasting impact for Aboriginal families across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions

Applications for this position will close on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

If you would like further information on this position, please contact [e-mail].