Aboriginal Health Worker – Culturally Safe AOD Support

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with leave loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Program Coordinator – Drug Health Services at Liverpool Hospital to provide culturally safe, patient-centred support to Aboriginal people accessing addiction health services.

The role involves navigating health and community services, building strong community partnerships, and contributing to care planning and referrals within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or relevant qualification or willingness to complete and to undertake further training as identified.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health priorities and your experience working with Aboriginal people, families or communities.
• Outline your experience supporting clients in a health, community or related service, including how you have worked with other services or professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Applicants must possess a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (P2 licence acceptable). Those who hold a licence from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW licence within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, person-centred support to Aboriginal patients and families accessing alcohol and other drug services.
• Assist patients to navigate health and community services, advocating for their social, emotional and cultural needs.
• Build positive relationships with Aboriginal communities and partner organisations to strengthen engagement and access to care.
• Contribute to health assessments, care planning and referrals that support recovery and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally responsive care and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Job description

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Program Coordinator – Drug Health Services at Liverpool Hospital to provide culturally safe, patient-centred support to Aboriginal people accessing addiction health services.

The role involves navigating health and community services, building strong community partnerships, and contributing to care planning and referrals within a multidisciplinary team.