Aboriginal Health Worker - Transition to Practice

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubbo Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice to deliver high quality culturally competent care for Aboriginal patients. You will work toward registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.

The role reports to the Aboriginal Health Unit Manager within the Western NSW Local Health District and offers a permanent full-time position in Dubbo, NSW.

Qualifications

• Provide high quality culturally comprehensive services to Aboriginal patients.
• Work towards meeting registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate health care and education to patients and communities.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and services.
• Support Aboriginal Health Unit activities and staff development.

Job description

Aboriginal Health Worker - Transition to Practice

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $67,612.00 - $97,730.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice

Dubbo Health Service

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice to join our skilled and supportive team. This role is responsible for the provision of high quality culturally comprehensive services, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for Aboriginal patients while working towards meeting requirements for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

The Aboriginal Health Unit at Dubbo Health Service provide a crucial link between the Health Service and the community. They are essential in establishing and building relationships between Aboriginal patients and care clinicians to achieve best patient outcomes. The team delivers culturally appropriate and clinically competent health care and health education to patients and assist in providing education to staff across the Health Service to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery.

The role networks and liaises with the multidisciplinary team, Government and non-Government service providers, to ensure a coordinated approach to health care service delivery and is operationally responsible to the Executive Team at Dubbo Health Service through the Aboriginal Health Unit Manager. You will be supported by your team, the multi-disciplinary team and the Aboriginal Health Leadership team from the strategic directorate.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Stephanie Halliger on (02) 6809 6*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

This is an identified position in accordance withSection 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visitAnti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD