Aboriginal Health Worker - Out-of-Home Care Health Pathway Program (Identified)

NSW Health; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 47.000 - 68.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Zusammenfassung

NBMLHD, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join the Out-of-Home Care Health Pathway Program. You will provide culturally responsive assessment, engagement and care coordination for children and young people in care, working with health professionals, carers and families to embed cultural identity and safety in health planning.

This is a temporary part-time role, identified, requiring Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to apply culturally safe practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families and carers.
• Willingness to undertake Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care within 12 months.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel across the LHD for work purposes.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally responsive assessment, engagement and care coordination for Aboriginal children and young people in Out-of-Home Care.
• Collaborate with health professionals, carers and families to ensure cultural identity, safety and needs are embedded in care planning and service delivery.
• Advocate for access to health services and navigate a coordinated health pathway within the system.

Kenntnisse

Aboriginal health knowledge

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Jobbeschreibung

Aboriginal Health Worker - Out-of-Home Care Health Pathway Program (Identified)

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30/06/2028)

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker

Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre

Remuneration: $34.09 - $49.28 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ701074

Applications Close: 16/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people and making a meaningful difference in your community? We are seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join the Out-of-Home Care Health Pathway Program (OOHC HPP) multidisciplinary team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide culturally responsive assessment, engagement and care coordination for children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. Working closely with health professionals, carers, families and partner agencies, you will help ensure cultural identity, safety and individual needs are recognised, respected and embedded throughout health assessment, care planning and service delivery.

The Aboriginal Health Worker plays a vital role in reducing health inequities experienced by children and young people in care, particularly Aboriginal children and young people who may have experienced trauma, abuse, violence or neglect. Through advocacy, relationship building and culturally safe practice, you will support improved access to health services and help navigate a coordinated pathway through the healthcare system, contributing to better health and wellbeing outcomes.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Aboriginal health, committed to culturally safe care and able to build strong connections with children, young people, carers, communities and stakeholders. This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension, offering an opportunity to continue making a positive impact within this important program.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• This is an Aboriginal Identified position. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District considers that being of Aboriginal descent is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
• Possession of a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a demonstrated willingness and capacity to undertake this qualification within the first 12 months of employment, together with relevant experience working in Aboriginal Health and community services.
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, history and contemporary issues, and the ability to apply culturally safe practice principles within a health and multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong, respectful connections with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and mainstream organisations to support access to health and related services.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal children and young people who have complex health and social needs, particularly those involved in or affected by vulnerability, trauma or statutory out-of-home care systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with Aboriginal children, young people, carers, families and external agencies, and a current driver’s licence with willingness to travel across the LHD for work purposes, which may include long distances.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, support and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team, including advocating for the cultural, health and social needs of Aboriginal children and young people within a complex health system.
• Sound knowledge and awareness of NSW child protection legislation, policy and practice frameworks and the ability to support their application in a culturally safe and responsive manner when working with Aboriginal children and families.

Additional information

For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Ann Buhler on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

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