Achieve Something Great
The Aboriginal Health Worker – Palliative and Cancer Care plays an important role in strengthening the connection between Aboriginal communities and the public health system. In this role, the worker supports Aboriginal patients and families navigating cancer treatment and palliative care, ensuring services are culturally safe, respectful, and responsive to the cultural, social, and emotional needs of Aboriginal people.
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Provide culturally safe support to Aboriginal patients and families navigating cancer treatment and palliative care within a public hospital setting.
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Work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure care planning recognises cultural needs, family connections and social and emotional wellbeing.
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Identify the health and social support needs of Aboriginal patients and connect them with appropriate hospital and community-based services.
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Provide culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal men, women and families navigating serious illness, including during periods of grief and loss.
SWSLHD operates its services across the traditional lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra peoples, in strong partnership with local Aboriginal communities to deliver better, culturally responsive health care, led by our Aboriginal Health services.We are a district that is committed to supporting you grow and develop your skills. You will be provided with cultural supervision, participate in cultural strengths mapping and form part of a larger, supportive Aboriginal workforce.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong cultural knowledge and a deep understanding of the needs of Aboriginal patients and families, enabling the provision of culturally safe and respectful care. They bring demonstrated case management experience, including the ability to assess health and social needs and coordinate referrals with community and support services. With a solid understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people—particularly relating to grief, loss, and social and emotional wellbeing—they approach their work with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Strong communication and relationship‑building skills allow them to work collaboratively with patients, families, clinicians, and community services to support positive health outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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