Aboriginal Health Worker - Transition to Practice

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

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Dubbo, NSW invites applications for an Aboriginal Health Worker - Transition to Practice. The role focuses on delivering high quality culturally comprehensive services to Aboriginal patients while progressing towards AHPRA registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

You will work within the Aboriginal Health Unit at Dubbo Health Service, liaising with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate health care and education to Aboriginal patients.
• Coordinate care through the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Support the Aboriginal Health Unit and contribute to staff development and service delivery.

Job description

Aboriginal Health Worker - Transition to Practice

Western NSW Local Health District – Dubbo NSW

7d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

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: 27 Sep 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.

Role-related enquiries

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