Aboriginal Peer Worker - GambleAwareSES

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Pro-rata salary

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia invites applications for an Aboriginal Health Worker (GambleAware SES Identified) in Sydney. This part-time role (24 hours per week until Aug 2028) supports Aboriginal communities affected by gambling harm and connects clients with appropriate services within South Eastern Sydney.

Responsibilities include education, advocacy and collaboration with GambleAware, SVHS Drug Health Service and community partners to promote culturally safe care. Salary packaging offered.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence and ability to travel as required by the position.
• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal organisations and engaging with Aboriginal communities in health promotion or community-focused roles.
• Experience in community engagement and partnership development, with an understanding of issues faced by people and communities affected by problem gambling.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Personal or family/carer lived experience of recovering from gambling harm (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal communities and people affected by gambling harm through culturally sensitive community engagement, education, peer support (if relevant), health promotion and connection with appropriate services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing direct support, education and practical strategies to support their treatment and recovery journey.
• Support clients experiencing disengagement or ambivalence, provide aftercare and connect clients with GambleAware partners and other services.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and organisations, SVHS Drug Health Service, multidisciplinary teams and the Aboriginal Health workforce to support culturally appropriate care, prevention, early detection and access to treatment.

Skills

Indigenous status

Driver's licence

Aboriginal engagement

Gambling-harm awareness

Communication skills

Lived experience (desirable)

Education

Aboriginal health worker qualification

Job description

Aboriginal Health Worker - GambleAwareSES (Identified)

Role type: Max-Term, Part time (24 hours per week until August 2028 with the possibility of extension). Role grade: Aboriginal Health Worker (Year 1-9). Shift details: Monday to Friday position with occasional weekend work. Department and location: GambleAware South Eastern Sydney, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney. Salary: $67,612.00 to $97,730.00 Pro-rata + Super + Salary Packaging.

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters’ legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth. Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

About the role

Support Aboriginal communities and people impacted by gambling harm through culturally sensitive community engagement, education, peer support (if relevant), health promotion and connection with appropriate services across South Eastern Sydney.

Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing direct support, education and practical strategies to support their treatment and recovery journey, including through presentations, media and group sessions.

Support clients experiencing disengagement or ambivalence where welcomed, provide aftercare and connect clients with GambleAware partners, community organisations, primary health networks, private practice and other relevant services.

Work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and organisations, as well as CatholicCare Sydney, SVHS Drug Health Service, multidisciplinary teams, the Peer Workforce (if relevant) and Aboriginal Health workforce, to support culturally appropriate care, prevention, early detection and access to treatment.

Maintain accurate, strengths-based records, support client outcome and experience measures, and participate in professional training and supervision as required.

About you

• Identify as of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
• Current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence and the ability to travel as required by the position
• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal organisations and engaging with Aboriginal communities in health promotion or community-focused roles
• Experience in community engagement and partnership development, with an understanding of the issues experienced by people and communities affected by problem gambling
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Personal or family/carer with lived experience of recovering from gambling harm (desirable)

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not‑for‑profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World‑Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting‑Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Identified role: This position is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.