Aboriginal Health Worker

NSW Health; Forbes; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Forbes is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker for a temporary part-time role based at Forbes Primary & Community Health. The position is part of the Lachlan Health Service and involves working across Forbes and Parkes as needed.

You will provide primary health care in partnership with a multidisciplinary team, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, social and environmental needs of local Aboriginal community members. Flexible hours are typically 08:30 to 17:00.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, to clients through the assessment, planning and management of strategies to meet the physical, emotional, cultural, social and environmental needs of local Aboriginal community members.
• Flexibility with days and hours typically 08:30 to 17:00.

Job description

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Employment Type:Temporary Part Time (Until 1 February 2027)
Position Classification:Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $34.10 - $49.29 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )
Hours per week:8
Location: Forbes, NSW - Find out more
Applications Close: 27 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Aboriginal Health Worker
Forbes Primary & Community Health

About the role:
This position is located in Forbes and is part of the wider Community & Allied Health team across Lachlan Health Service.

Lachlan Health Service incorporates both Parkes and Forbes and staff work across both sites when required. The current Lachlan Health Service is a team of The Aboriginal Health Worker will work with the existing Forbes Aboriginal Health Worker and joins the Aboriginal Community Health Team, which also includes the Parkes Aboriginal Health Worker.

Provides primary health care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, to clients through the assessment, planning and management of strategies to meet the physical, emotional, cultural, social and environmental needs of local Aboriginal community members. Flexible with the days and hours typically are 08:30 to 17:00.

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Role-related enquiries:

Please contact Jane Armitage on 0491955403 or [e-mail] for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 .
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.