Aboriginal Health Worker | Culturally Guided Care Navigator

Hunter New England Local Health District

Armidale

On-site

AUD 75,000 - 98,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable Healthcare: Togethertoward
Monthly Allocated Days Off
4 weeks annual leave
Paid parental leave
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport for health and well‑b
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is recruiting an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner for the MERIT Team at Armidale Community Health Service. You will provide culturally safe, holistic support to clients in the criminal justice system and help them access treatment pathways and services.

Join a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, with opportunities for professional development, salary packaging, and generous leave entitlements in a permanent full‑time role based in

Qualifications

  • Certificate III Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum equivalent qualification.
  • Desire to complete Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) or other relevant health qualification.
  • Eligible to drive in NSW and travel as required.
  • Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

  • Provide culturally safe, holistic support to clients within the criminal justice system.
  • Assist clients to navigate treatment pathways and access essential services.
  • Build trusted relationships and connect clients with local Aboriginal services and support networks.

Skills

Culturally safe practice
Client engagement
Relationship building
Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate III Aboriginal Primary Health Care
Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District is recruiting an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner for the MERIT Team at Armidale Community Health Service. You will provide culturally safe, holistic support to clients in the criminal justice system and help them access treatment pathways and services.

Join a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, with opportunities for professional development, salary packaging, and generous leave entitlements in a permanent full‑time role based in

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