Aboriginal Family Wellbeing Worker - Identified

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most | Aboriginal Family Wellbeing Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $65,012 - $93,971 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker 
Location: Moree Community Health Service | Kamilaroi Country
Requisition ID: REQ669715
Applications Close: Monday 27^th July 2026
Interview date: Tentative interview date of Monday 3^rd August 2026

Support Healing. Strengthen Families. Walk Alongside Community.

 

This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must also be female under Section 31(2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Applicants must be female under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to create lasting change.

Join Hunter New England Health's Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Program, where you'll work alongside Aboriginal children, individuals and families to support healing, strengthen wellbeing and help create safer futures.

Working in partnership with Aboriginal communities, Elders and local services, you'll provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based support to people impacted by violence, abuse and neglect. Every day offers the opportunity to advocate, empower and walk alongside families as they navigate challenging circumstances.

If you're passionate about community, committed to culturally safe practice and motivated to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Where You'll Be Working

Based at Moree Community Health Service, you'll become part of the Hunter New England Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service, working closely with the Aboriginal Health Unit, Sexual Assault Counsellors, Social Workers and multidisciplinary health professionals.

Our team is known for its collaborative, respectful and supportive culture. We value cultural knowledge, kindness and strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, recognising that the best outcomes are achieved by working together. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues who celebrate success, share knowledge and genuinely care about each other's wellbeing.

About the Role

No two days are the same.

One day you may be supporting a family experiencing crisis, developing safety plans and connecting them with essential services. The next, you could be attending community events, working alongside local organisations, providing advocacy, or delivering health promotion and education within the community.

In this role you will:

• Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal children, individuals, families and communities.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed crisis support and case coordination.
• Advocate for families and connect them with health, housing, child protection and community services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
• Deliver community education, prevention and early intervention initiatives.
• Provide cultural consultation to support safe and responsive care across the service.

This is an autonomous role where you'll have the opportunity to work independently while always being backed by a close-knit, highly supportive team.

About You

You're someone who leads with compassion, integrity and respect.

You understand the importance of listening first, building trust and working alongside Aboriginal families to achieve meaningful outcomes. You're comfortable working in a dynamic environment, balancing crisis response with long-term relationship building and community engagement.

You'll bring:

• A genuine commitment to culturally safe, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across health, community and government services.
• Strong organisational skills and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for empowering Aboriginal families and creating positive community outcomes.

Experience working with Aboriginal communities or within health, community or human services is highly regarded, but equally important is your willingness to learn, your respect for Aboriginal culture and your commitment to making a difference.

Requirements:

• Willingness to complete with support, the Education Centre Against Violence qualification pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma).
• Current drivers licence and ability to undertake travel as required

What we can offer you: 

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

   

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• 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.  Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience 
• Cultural learning opportunities and networking across Hunter New England Health.
• A workplace that genuinely values staff wellbeing, connection and continuous learning.

We believe that when our people feel supported, they're empowered to provide the very best care to the communities they serve.

Additional Information: 

• 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 full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. This role supports Aboriginal children and families experiencing violence, abuse and neglect. Please describe your understanding of the impacts of family and domestic violence and intergenerational trauma, and provide an example of how you have applied a culturally safe, strengths-based or trauma-informed approach in your work.
2. Please tell us about your experience working with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities. How have you built respectful relationships, supported community engagement, and contributed to positive outcomes? Please provide a recent example.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Czepil on jessica.czepil@health.nsw.gov.au