Aboriginal Health Worker — Gambling Harm & Community Liaison

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Pro-rata salary

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia invites applications for an Aboriginal Health Worker (GambleAware SES Identified) in Sydney. This part-time role (24 hours per week until Aug 2028) supports Aboriginal communities affected by gambling harm and connects clients with appropriate services within South Eastern Sydney.

Responsibilities include education, advocacy and collaboration with GambleAware, SVHS Drug Health Service and community partners to promote culturally safe care. Salary packaging offered.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence and ability to travel as required by the position.
• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal organisations and engaging with Aboriginal communities in health promotion or community-focused roles.
• Experience in community engagement and partnership development, with an understanding of issues faced by people and communities affected by problem gambling.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Personal or family/carer lived experience of recovering from gambling harm (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal communities and people affected by gambling harm through culturally sensitive community engagement, education, peer support (if relevant), health promotion and connection with appropriate services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing direct support, education and practical strategies to support their treatment and recovery journey.
• Support clients experiencing disengagement or ambivalence, provide aftercare and connect clients with GambleAware partners and other services.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and organisations, SVHS Drug Health Service, multidisciplinary teams and the Aboriginal Health workforce to support culturally appropriate care, prevention, early detection and access to treatment.

Skills

Indigenous status

Driver's licence

Aboriginal engagement

Gambling-harm awareness

Communication skills

Lived experience (desirable)

Education

Aboriginal health worker qualification

Job description

St Vincent’s Health Australia invites applications for an Aboriginal Health Worker (GambleAware SES Identified) in Sydney. This part-time role (24 hours per week until Aug 2028) supports Aboriginal communities affected by gambling harm and connects clients with appropriate services within South Eastern Sydney.

Responsibilities include education, advocacy and collaboration with GambleAware, SVHS Drug Health Service and community partners to promote culturally safe care. Salary packaging offered.