Achieve Something Great
Liverpool / Fairfield Community Mental Health Services are re‑advertising for a Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to support Aboriginal infants, children, young people, adults and their families accessing mental health care.
Working across our community mental health teams, you will walk alongside individuals and families to help them navigate mental health systems in culturally safe, family‑centred, and trauma‑informed ways. A key part of the role is supporting engagement with services and ensuring continuity of care back into community.
You will also contribute cultural knowledge to care planning, strengthen culturally responsive practice across teams, and build strong partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and community services to support social and emotional wellbeing.
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?
You are committed to culturally safe, holistic support for Aboriginal people accessing community mental health services. You:
- Provide culturally informed, recovery‑focused support to individuals and families
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Promote mental health awareness, early intervention, and community engagement
- Maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal Medical Services and community organisations
- Support families to connect with ongoing community services after mental health care.
- Share your knowledge to strengthen cultural responsiveness and support fellow Aboriginal Health Workers
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 Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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. #SWSLHDAboriginalWorkforce
