Provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander clients within hospitals and community in Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,245.95 - $1,800.95 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676927
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Across various locations within NSLHD.
What you'll be doing
There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives The position contributes to the delivery of flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services, providing support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, community groups, health professionals and partner organisations. The role aims to improve health outcomes and enhance access to health services for Aboriginal people within hospitals and the broader community across the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker plays a vital role in supporting the care, welfare and overall experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. This includes ensuring a culturally safe, appropriate and respectful patient journey when accessing health services.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker must be multi-skilled to be able to deliver an appropriate service to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, and to act effectively as cultural advisors between the patients and hospital system to ensure a two-way understanding of the need to balance cultural needs and healthcare.
The position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs with a focus on linking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to mainstream services.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, with knowledge and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander culture.
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Hold a minimum of Certificate 3 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and/or equivalent.
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Ability to liaise and consult with Government and non-Government agencies at all levels, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
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Demonstrated understanding of the social, psychological and financial implications of hospitalisations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
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Knowledge of policies, programs and initiatives pertaining to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander holistic Health.
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Have an advanced knowledge of data analysis and computer literacy including excel.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tavia Bernsdorff on
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 19 July 2026
