Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Narrandera; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Paid maternity/ parental leave

Long service and carers leave

Discounted gym membership (Fitness)

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Aboriginal Health unit at MLHD in Narrandera is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner. This non-clinical role focuses on advocacy, support, liaison and health promotion to Aboriginal communities, with emphasis on culturally safe care.

The position is temporary Full Time / Part Time until 30 June 2027, with potential extension and strong focus on engaging male clients under Men's Business guidelines. NSW Working with Children Check and AHPRA registration are required.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal Health Worker role requires understanding of Aboriginal men's health, cultural protocols and Men's Business.
• NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Driver License are required.
• Health Practitioner – AHPRA registration is required.
• Aboriginal Health Workers are required to complete a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice).

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, support, and liaison and health promotion in community and hospital settings.
• Facilitate access to government and non-government services to meet social, emotional and cultural needs of patients/clients.
• Deliver a range of direct health services as defined by scope of practice for the community.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Skills

Cultural safety

Men's Business

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)

Job description

Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, to support improved representation in this role. Looking for a role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal individuals and communities. Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

Financial

Our benefits

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance

• Paid maternity/ parental leave (for more information)
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time until 30 June 2027 - with possibility of extension

Position classification: Aboriginal Health worker / practitioner

Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $97,730.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: up to 38

Location: Narrandera

Who We Are

Our Aboriginal Health unit provides culturally safe and accessible programs and services in the Riverina region. In addition to providing a service to inpatients and clients individually, we offer several programs and services that Aboriginal Health staff within the Murrumbidgee LHD are trained in and responsible for implementing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• The Aboriginal Health Worker role is non-clinical and provides a variety of services in a community and/or hospital setting. These services include advocacy, support, and liaison and health promotion.
• Aboriginal Health Workers also communicate with, and facilitate access to, other government and non-government organisations and support services in order to provide care that meets the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. This communication may occur during and/or after the person’s contact with the health service.
• The Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal Clients, inpatients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.
• The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the Scope of Practice for the community in which they work.
• Work with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal individuals and communities.
• You’ll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Given the nature of the client group supported by this service, applications from male candidates are particularly encouraged to assist in providing diversity of care and meeting the varied needs of consumers. This position is specifically designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander male applicants, recognising the importance of providing culturally safe, gender-responsive care that meets the specific needs of Aboriginal male consumers.
• The role requires an understanding of Aboriginal men's health, cultural protocols and Men's Business, including the ability to engage appropriately with male consumers on sensitive cultural, social and health matters. Having an Aboriginal male in this position will strengthen cultural safety, build trust and improve engagement, particularly where cultural practices, gender-specific responsibilities and Men's Business require support from a male Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner.
• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 - Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. - Confirmation document to be provided
• NSW Working with Children Check
• NSW Driver License and ability and willingness travel for work purposes.
• Health Practitioner – AHPRA registration
• Aboriginal Health Workers are required to complete a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact District Operations Manager Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing for detailed information about the vacancy.

For role related queries or questions contact Adam Howie District Operations Manager Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing on 0429 369 517 or [e-mail]

Applications Close: 24 November 2026

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.