CCLHD - Aboriginal Health Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1198.03 - $1731.68 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Ngiyang Aboriginal Pregnancy, Child, Family Health Service, Tuggerah 
Requisition ID: REQ593817
Applications Close: Sunday 24 August at 11:59pm 2025

 

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

We are committed to improving health, wellbeing, and cultural connection for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families. By walking alongside families during pregnancy and early childhood, we aim to support strong beginnings and positive futures for our communities.

About the Role

• Provide culturally safe, respectful, and holistic support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy, and to women whose babies identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Walk alongside families from the antenatal period through to when the child reaches school age.
• Work in partnership with families, Registered Midwives, and Child and Family Health Nurses.
• Offer support in ways that best meet each family’s needs — phone, telehealth, home visits, hospital, or community settings.
• Facilitate yarning groups to encourage connection, peer support, and sharing of experiences.
• Connect families with culturally appropriate health and social services.
• Deliver care guided by the Ngiyang Aboriginal Pregnancy, Child & Family Health Service Model of Care.
• Focus on strengthening health outcomes, wellbeing, and cultural connection for families with children aged 0–5 years on the Central Coast

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

• Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such.  Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. 
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to travel.
• Committed to supporting women during pregnancy and throughout early childhood, ensuring families feel safe, supported, and culturally respected.
• Passionate about early childhood development and ensuring the best start to life for Aboriginal children from birth to school age.
• Understand the importance of culturally safe, holistic care, and confident working within an Aboriginal Model of Care 

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
•  Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•  Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
•  Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance. 

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD 
 

Need More Information?
 For role-related queries, please contact Amanda Clark on:
Phone: 02 4320 2698
Email: amanda.clark2@health.nsw.gov.au
 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to our local Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support. 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Vaccination Requirements 
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
 
Additional Information
 
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 


 
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