Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 03/10/2027)
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685378
Applications Close: 09/09/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Aboriginal Health Practitioner: $37.86 - $49.28 per hour
Aboriginal Health Worker: $34.09 - $49.28 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Join our team and play a key role in providing culturally safe, holistic, and person-centred care to Aboriginal patients and their families across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their healthcare journey by providing advocacy, health education, cultural support, and care coordination. Aboriginal Health Practitioners will also have the opportunity to deliver direct clinical care within a delegated model of care and scope of practice. You will work collaboratively with clinicians, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, and community partners to ensure Aboriginal people receive high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare and support.
Apply today and become part of a team that is committed to delivering culturally responsive care while supporting Aboriginal communities, and creating better health outcomes and stronger connections between communities and health services.
The Welcome Experience: Regional NSW – Make the move!
NSW Government offers a free service to essential workers and their families who are considering or in the process of moving to regional NSW. The Welcome Experience joins Local Connectors with essential workers to provide support which is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or family offering support with relocation, housing, education, social connections, accessibility and healthcare, leisure and recreation and Cultural connections.
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
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