CRESS Aboriginal Health Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

World-class precinct

Transplant program

Curran Foundation scholarships

Health & wellbeing benefits

Study leave

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia invites applications for a CRESS Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Max term, part-time 24 hrs/week) at Homeless Health Service, Sydney. This role focuses on culturally safe, holistic care for Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness within inner-city Sydney.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with a trauma-informed and harm-reduction approach, and contribute to service development, quality improvement, and care planning while bridging health,

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and able to liaise effectively with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and agencies.
• Hold 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 barriers to healthcare, support and accommodation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across healthcare, community and custodial settings.
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and contribute to community development, quality improvement, evaluation and research activities.

Responsibilities

• The 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 procedures.
• Apply trauma‑informed, harm reduction, and strengths‑based approaches to support Aboriginal clients through advocacy, care planning, and connection with appropriate health, accommodation, and community services.
• Develop 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 delivery.
• Contribute 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 requirements.

Skills

Culturally safe care

Trauma-informed approach

Outreach work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

Role Details

Job Description: Role title: CRESS Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Role 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 position

Department and location: Homeless Health Service, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $67,612.00 to $97,730.00 Pro-rata + Super + Salary Packaging

About the Role

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney 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. Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

• The 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 procedures.
• Apply trauma‑informed, harm reduction, and strengths‑based approaches to support Aboriginal clients through advocacy, care planning, and connection with appropriate health, accommodation, and community services.
• Develop 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 delivery.
• Contribute 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 requirements.

About You

• Must 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 agencies.
• Hold 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 accommodation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across healthcare, community, and custodial settings.
• Ability 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 communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated healthcare and support to Aboriginal people experiencing complex health and social needs.

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.
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please 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 Opportunity

We 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.