CRESS Aboriginal Health Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

World-Class precinct

Career development support

Not-for-profit benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia invites applications for a CRESS Aboriginal Health Practitioner in Sydney. This max-term, part-time role delivers culturally safe healthcare to Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness within an assertive outreach model.

You will work with the CRESS team, provide clinical assessments, advocacy, and care coordination to improve housing and health outcomes. Aboriginal descent and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and able to liaise with local communities.
• Hold or work towards a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and be eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Experience with homelessness and social health barriers relevant to Aboriginal communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication across healthcare and community settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe holistic healthcare to Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness.
• Collaborate with clients, CRESS Coordinator, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver care and coordination.
• Apply trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches in care planning and advocacy.
• Develop partnerships with Aboriginal communities and service providers to improve access and outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, and governance.

Skills

Aboriginal liaison

Verbal communication

Written communication

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Job Description:Role title: CRESS Aboriginal Health PractitionerRole type: Max term contract, part time (2-year contract working 24 hours per week)Role grade: Aboriginal Health Worker, Year 1-9 or Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Year 1-7)Shift details: Monday to Friday positionDepartment and location: Homeless Health Service, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, SydneySalary: $67,612.00 to $97,730.00 Pro-rata + Super + Salary PackagingWelcome to St Vincent’s Hospital SydneyJoin 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.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleThe Community Re-entry Support Service (CRESS) Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides culturally safe, holistic, and person-centred healthcare to Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness in inner city Sydney with complex unmet health needs and frequent justice system contact.Work alongside clients, the CRESS Coordinator, multidisciplinary teams and communities to deliver specialist healthcare, consultancy, and shared-care coordination to improve access to healthcare, accommodation, and support.Provide care within an assertive outreach model, undertaking clinical responsibilities within scope of practice, including assessment, screening, intervention, health education, and interpretation of relevant clinical assessments and proceduresApply trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strengths-based approaches to support Aboriginal clients through advocacy, care planning, and connection with appropriate health, accommodation, and community servicesDevelop and maintain partnerships with Aboriginal communities, service providers, and key stakeholders, including justice, housing, and health services, to strengthen care pathways, address service gaps, and support improved service deliveryContribute to service development, quality improvement, research, and evaluation activities while maintaining professional accountability through effective communication, documentation, data reporting, and adherence to relevant policies and governance requirementsAbout youMust be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have demonstrated ability to effectively and sensitively liaise and communicate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and agenciesHold or be willing to work towards a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice), and eligibility to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Experience working with people experiencing homelessness and contact with the justice system, with an understanding of the barriers impacting access to healthcare, support and accommodationStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across healthcare, community, and custodial settingsAbility to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative, and contribute to community development, quality improvement, evaluation, and research activities, with a commitment to addressing health and justice issues impacting Aboriginal communitiesAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated healthcare and support to Aboriginal people experiencing complex health and social needsWhat we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsComing from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 8th October 2026.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]