CCLHD - Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Care Navigator

Southern NSW Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Financial benefits

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Cultural supports

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District seeks an Aboriginal Care Navigator to support Aboriginal children and families in navigating health and community services with culturally safe, family-centred care. The role offers a pathway to strengthen engagement, access, and outcomes across diverse settings.

Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, a valid driver licence, and mandatory checks (WWCC, National Criminal Record Check).

Qualifications

• Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a relevant Certificate III health qualification.
• Has the ability to engage respectfully and build trusting relationships with Aboriginal children, families, carers and communities.
• Understands the impacts of intergenerational trauma and barriers to accessing health services for Aboriginal families.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, advocacy and professional boundary skills.
• Holds a current Australian Driver Licence and meets mandatory requirements, including a Working With Children Check and National Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe care navigation, support and advocacy for Aboriginal children, families, parents, carers and kin.
• Support families to understand and access health services, appointments, child health checks and developmental care.
• Work with families to identify health and wellbeing priorities and support them to achieve family-centred goals.
• Build connections between families and health, Aboriginal Community Controlled and other community services for coordinated care.
• Provide flexible support across community, home, hospital, telephone and telehealth settings to improve access and engagement.

Skills

Care Navigation

Advocacy

Cultural Safety

Family Support

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until June 2027
Position Classification:Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration:$1295.78 - $1872.99
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ693269
Location: Tuggerah
Application closes: Sunday 27th September 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Aboriginal Care Navigator to join the Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Family Service within the Aboriginal Health Equity Program. This role supports Aboriginal children and families to navigate health and community services, providing culturally safe, family-centred support that promotes engagement, access and improved health and wellbeing outcomes.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide culturally safe care navigation, support and advocacy for Aboriginal children, families, parents, carers and kin.
• Support families to understand and access health services, appointments, child health checks and developmental care.
• Work alongside families to identify their health and wellbeing priorities and support them to achieve family-centred goals.
• Build connections between families and health, Aboriginal Community Controlled and other community services to support coordinated care.
• Provide flexible support across community, home, hospital, telephone and telehealth settings to improve access and engagement.
• Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a relevant Certificate III health qualification, as applicable to the position.
• Has the ability to engage respectfully and build trusting relationships with Aboriginal children, families, carers and communities.
• Understands the impacts of intergenerational trauma, past policies and barriers to accessing health services experienced by Aboriginal families.
• Can work collaboratively with health professionals, Aboriginal services and community organisations to connect families with appropriate support.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, advocacy and professional boundary skills, with the ability to work flexibly and prioritise family needs.
• Holds a current Australian Driver Licence and meets mandatory requirements, including a Working With Children Check and National Criminal Record Check.

Additional Benefits

• Work-life balance - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial benefits - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health, & wellbeing - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Professional development - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
• Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.

Category A positions

Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions

Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.