Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Midwifery Group Practice
🌿 Support culturally safe maternity journeys
🤝 Champion community-led health and wellbeing
👶 Enhance antenatal and postnatal experiences
Empower Aboriginal women and families by delivering culturally safe antenatal and postnatal care that builds trust, strengthens connections and improves health outcomes.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Employment Type: 2 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $72,186 - $93,971 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Based at Blacktown Hospital, you will join a committed team within Western Sydney Local Health District focused on delivering holistic, culturally grounded care for Aboriginal women and families. You will be part of a supportive environment that values collaboration, respect and shared cultural learning.
Work within a dedicated maternity and community health environment
Join a team passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal families
Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred care approach
Engage closely with local Aboriginal communities
Be supported by multidisciplinary clinicians who value cultural expertise
What you'll be doing
You will provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive antenatal and postnatal support (up to 6 weeks), delivering direct clinical services within your Scope of Practice to strengthen the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal women and their families.
Deliver culturally safe, holistic care alongside the multidisciplinary team
Partner with Midwives to ensure culturally informed antenatal and postnatal support
Develop, coordinate and evaluate Aboriginal health programs and health promotion activities
Engage with local Aboriginal communities to support culturally appropriate care plans
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with legislative and organisational requirements
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join NSW Health and help shape stronger, healthier futures for Aboriginal families in Western Sydney. Apply now to be part of a team committed to culturally safe care and lasting community outcomes.
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 Requirements
- Qualification: Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Care (Practice).
- Registration: Current Registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal health practitioner.
- Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Confirmation of Aboriginality.
Selection Criteria
- This is an identified Aboriginal Position. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- In this role, being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has or is willing to undertake credentialing for maternal health.
- Demonstrated experience in working with multidisciplinary team and to liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal women, families and children .
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy including word processing and data entry skills.
- Active involvement in the local Aboriginal community, with demonstrated understanding and commitment to improving the health issues impacting on Aboriginal communities.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community screening activities.
Requisition ID: REQ624652
Applications Close: 17th December 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
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- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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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.
Being Female and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are genuine occupational qualifications for this position as described under Sections 31 and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW). Please include a sentence on both your Gender and Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in your cover letter; Applicants will be required to confirm status at interview.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
