Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner - Young
Looking for a role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to deliver coordinated, culturally safe, and patient centred care that enhances equity, access, patient flow and service connection across the district.
Be part of the vibrant and professional team that truly connects care, develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal individuals and communities.
Our benefits:
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Relocation Assistance considerations
Work-Life Balance:
Paid maternity/ parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Position classification: Aboriginal Health worker / practitioner
Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $97,730.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ676113
Location: Young
Who we are:
Our Aboriginal Health Team provides culturally safe and accessible programs and services in the Murrumbidgee region.
In addition to providing a service to inpatients and clients individually, we offer several programs and services that Aboriginal Health staff within the Murrumbidgee LHD are trained in and responsible for implementing.
This position is based within the Young District Hospital and provides outreach services to Temora and Cootamundra.
Travel to other district sites as required.
What you’ll be doing:
The Aboriginal Health Worker role is non-clinical and provides a variety of services in a community and/or hospital setting. These services include advocacy, support, and liaison and health promotion.
Aboriginal Health Workers also communicate with, and facilitate access to, other government and non-government organisations and support services in order to provide care that meets the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. This communication may occur during and/or after the person's contact with the health service.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal Clients, inpatients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the Scope of Practice for the community in which they work.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) (or willingness to obtain within 2 years of commencement) and current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
NSW WWCC
NSW Driver License and ability and willingness travel for work purposes.
More information:
1) Download the position description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Adam Howie District Manager Operations Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing on 0429 369 517 or [email protected]
Applications close: 05 August 2026
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
