Banma-li Wellbeing Worker (Identified)

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service – Dubbo NSW seeks a dedicated Banma-li Wellbeing Worker to promote ITC and SEWB programs and engage with Aboriginal communities in Dubbo. Travel is required to deliver outreach and education across settings.

The role focuses on health promotion, program promotion, and facilitating access to CAHS services, with emphasis on cultural safety and collaboration with the Integrated Team Care and SEWB teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and deliver health promotion initiatives for SEWB and ITC programs.
• Experience communicating with clinical staff and stakeholders.
• Commitment to cultural safety and Aboriginal health frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Promote ITC and SEWB programs within communities.
• Develop and promote health education activities for clients and the broader community.
• Assist with self-management of conditions and access to CAHS services.

Skills

Health promotion delivery

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Community engagement

Education

AQTF Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice / related field

Job description

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service – Dubbo NSW

Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service (DAMS) is seeking an enthusiastic person to fill the full-time position of Banma-li Wellbeing Worker. This role will work closely with the Integrated Team Care and SEWB team. The position is located at Dubbo. The successful applicant will need to travel as part of this job.

The Banma-li Wellbeing Worker is responsible to assist with the promotion of the ITC and SEWB programs, connection to communities and awareness, and delivering health promotion for the Banma-li program. The role includes health promotion duties with responsibility for developing and promoting health promotion and education activities to clients and broader community regarding the ITC and SEWB programs, how to self-manage their conditions and promoting access to CAHS health services.

Note: This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW, which requires successful candidates to provide proof of Aboriginality.

Key Selection Criteria

• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with ability to provide proof of Aboriginality (mandatory),
• AQTF Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, Counselling, Social Work, Welfare, Community Services, Psychology, or Social Sciences (or currently studying towards)
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver health promotion and primary prevention initiatives to promote the SEWB and ITC programs
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, communicate clearly and effectively with a range of clinical staff and stakeholders, and to be respectful and considerate of stakeholder’s needs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people with knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal people and Aboriginal organisations
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to the CAHS code of conduct, equal employment opportunity, work health & safety and cultural safety framework
• Current nationally coordinated criminal history check, NSW working with children’s check and unrestricted class C or P2 driver’s license
• Experience working in an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation or providing community health to Aboriginal communities.

Candidates must be work‑ready, with all the required pre‑employment checks (police checks, WWCC, etc.) available to be submitted directly after the interview.

All applicants must submit a current resume which includes the contact details of two (2) referees with their email addresses and a short response (maximum of two pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role.

The position will close on Friday, 20th November 2026.