Bring your Culture. Bring your connection. Make a difference for Community
Requisition ID: REQ689457
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: 22 hours per week
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner
Remuneration: $37.86 per hour to $49.29 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging (+ rural incentives)
Location – Moree Hospital - Kamilaroi Country
Applications Close: Thursday 10th September
This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under section 14d of the anti-discrimination act 1977.
About the role and where you will be working
Join our Palliative Care team and use your cultural knowledge, lived experience and connection to Community to make a real difference for Aboriginal people and families.
Working alongside specialist nurses, allied health professionals, palliative care specialists and community staff, you’ll provide culturally safe, respectful care, advocate for Aboriginal patients and families, and ensure their voices, wishes and cultural needs are heard.
You’ll play a vital role in supporting families through Sorry Business, helping ensure cultural practices such as returning to Country, cleansing and smoking ceremonies are respected.
You’ll be part of a supportive, culturally respectful team that values your unique contribution, with access to Aboriginal staff networks, yarning circles, professional development and HNELHD Aboriginal Workforce programs.
"I think there is something special about being included, supporting and helping someone in their end-of-life journey and letting you hold space with them, their families and in their homes to provide the care they need. To help them live as long and as well as they can." Renee - Integrated Care Aboriginal Program Coordinator
About you
You’re a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong connections to Culture, Community and Country, and a genuine passion for supporting Aboriginal people and families.
You’ll be someone who:
- Builds genuine relationships and connects with people through yarning, listening and trust.
- Brings strong cultural knowledge and an understanding of kinship, cultural protocols, death, dying and Sorry Business.
- Advocates for Aboriginal people and ensures their voice, choices and cultural needs are respected.
- Is confident working with families, Community and a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Works independently while valuing collaboration, shared knowledge and support.
- Brings compassion, warmth, respect and integrity to every interaction.
- Is passionate about providing culturally safe care and walking alongside families through their palliative care journey.
Qualifications: Aboriginal Health Workers require a Certificate III (or willingness to obtain) in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or minimum Certificate III health qualification. Aboriginal Health Practitioners require a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care (Practice) and AHPRA registration.
Working towards your Certificate IV? We’ll support your transition from Aboriginal Health Worker to Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
Requirements
Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and a current authority to practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
What we offer
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Be part of a connected Aboriginal health network across the district.
- Access to scholarships, training, and professional development.
- Regular yarning circles and cultural supervision.
- A team that truly values your voice, culture, and contribution.
- Salary packaging
- Fitness passport
Join a team that empowers Aboriginal voices, respects every journey, and ensures no family walks alone.
The Welcome Experience
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
Relocating? We've Got You Covered
- Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.
- The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.
Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Additional Information:
- Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on [email protected]
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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