Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669316
Applications Close: 06/08/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Aboriginal Health Practitioner: $75,073.00 - $97,730.00 per annum
Aboriginal Health Worker: $67,612.00 - $97,730.00 per annum
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.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Join our team and make a positive difference in the provision of healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
This pivotal role functions as a multi-disciplinary team member to provide flexible, holistic and culturally appropriate health care services, including direct clinical care once registered, to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their families presenting to Health Services in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
In this role, you will also be an advocate for our Aboriginal patients and their families in terms of the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare. Please note that this role may require weekend or afternoon shifts.
If you are dedicated and keen to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees only
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. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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