Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service; Inverell; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service in Inverell, NSW seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support mothers, babies and families and to work with midwives, child health nurses and other professionals to provide culturally safe, family-centred care.

You will assist with immunisations, health checks and assessments, maintain records in Communicare, and participate in outreach clinics across the New England region. A commitment to local Aboriginal culture and self-determination is essential.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is essential.
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent Level 6.
• Current AHPRA registration if practising clinically, or recognised senior Aboriginal Health Worker credentials.
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture and community dynamics in the New England region.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal families and act as cultural contact and advocate.
• Encourage and support expecting mothers to attend antenatal care and child health checks.
• Participate in home visits and community outreach with midwives and nurses.
• Provide culturally relevant health education on infant safety, nutrition and oral health.
• Assist clinical staff with Aboriginal Health Assessments and routine observations.
• Support families to attend specialist and hospital appointments and mobile clinics.

Skills

Indigenous identity

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice or Community)

Job description

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service – Inverell NSW

The first 2,000 days, from conception to five years of age, provide a critical foundation for lifelong health, learning, resilience and wellbeing. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside Aboriginal families, midwives, child health nurses and other healthcare professionals to support positive health outcomes for mothers, babies and young children. As a cultural broker, health educator and care provider, you will help connect families with healthcare services and ensure they receive culturally safe, accessible and family-centred support. This position can be based in an of our offices within our service area including Inverell, Armidale, Glen Innes or Tenterfield.

Key responsibilities

Building trusted relationships with Aboriginal families and acting as a cultural contact and advocate.

Encouraging and supporting expecting mothers and families to attend antenatal care, child health checks, immunisations and developmental screenings.

Participating in joint home visits and community outreach with midwives and child health nurses.

Providing culturally relevant health education on infant safety, safe sleeping, nutrition and oral health.

Assisting clinical staff with Aboriginal Health Assessments (MBS Item 715), routine observations, growth measurements and vision and hearing screenings.

Supporting families to attend specialist, allied health and hospital appointments.

Helping prepare and deliver mobile health outreach clinics across the New England region.

Maintaining accurate client records, cultural care plans and health check information in Communicare.

Participating in clinical reviews, quality improvement activities and workplace health and safety processes.

About you

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, as an essential occupational requirement for this position.

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice or Community), or equivalent experience at Level 6.

Current AHPRA registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, if practising clinically, or recognised senior Aboriginal Health Worker credentials.

Demonstrated knowledge of local Aboriginal culture, family networks and community dynamics across the New England region.

A commitment to culturally safe practice, community self-determination and holistic healthcare.

Strong communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills.

About us

At Armajun Aboriginal Health Service, our work is grounded in culture, community and connection. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful program that supports Aboriginal children and families to thrive. You will work as part of a collaborative team delivering holistic, culturally safe and evidence-informed care across the New England region.