Make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal families and communities
Lead culturally safe care and education across Western Sydney
Support compassionate palliative and end of life care journeys
Build trusted community connections, support Aboriginal families, and promote culturally safe palliative care across Western Sydney.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non-Graduate & Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $67,584 – $123,504 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Based at Mount Druitt Hospital, this unique role sits within a dedicated team committed to improving access to palliative and supportive care services for Aboriginal people and their families. Working across Western Sydney, you will partner with Aboriginal communities, healthcare providers and community organisations to strengthen culturally safe care and improve end of life experiences for Aboriginal patients and their loved ones.
In this role you'll enjoy:
Making a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities
Working alongside passionate Aboriginal Health and Palliative Care professionals
Building strong partnerships with community organisations and key stakeholders
Supporting culturally responsive healthcare across hospital, community and primary care settings
Contributing to service improvement and better health outcomes for future generations
What you'll be doing
As an Aboriginal Health Education Officer - Palliative Care, you will play a vital role in improving awareness, access and engagement with palliative and supportive care services for Aboriginal people. You will provide cultural, social and emotional support to patients and families while helping healthcare services deliver culturally respectful and responsive care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Aboriginal patients and families to access palliative, supportive and end of life care services across a range of healthcare settings
- Providing social, emotional and cultural support throughout the palliative care journey
- Delivering education and health promotion activities that increase community understanding of palliative and end of life care services
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, organisations and service providers to enhance service access and outcomes
- Working collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote culturally safe practices and improve the quality of care delivered to Aboriginal people
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Relevant qualifications in social sciences, health or related field
- Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria:
1. This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
2. Relevant qualifications in social sciences, health or related field
3. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families in relation to grief and loss and social and emotional wellbeing
4. Experience in the provision of support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families, carers, and communities
5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with health professionals and other staff across a range of settings and disciplines
6. Ability to build and maintain successful partnerships with relevant partners including government and non-government organisations and community based organisations.
7. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with good organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
8. Current Drivers licence valid in NSW and the willingness and ability to travel
Requisition ID: REQ683531
Applications Close: 8th September 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Bibi Ryan on [email protected]
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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