Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Women’s Reproductive Health
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $72,186.40 - $93,971.28 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 December 2025 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Women’s Reproductive Health
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division
About the role
Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is strengthening its model of care dedicated to women's health rights and self-determination. Our mission is to ensure all women in our district have access to the care that they seek, providing central point of contact for a comprehensive wrap-around service. Our goal is for consistent care, no matter the location and we are the first LHD across the state to implement such a service. We are currently building a team of passionate and motivated clinicians, technicians and support staff who share our mission to provide choice and improved health outcomes for the women of Western NSW.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner role is suited to a clinician who wants to make a real difference to the access to care and support for Aboriginal women in WNSWLHD exploring or exercising their right to self-determined care. You will have a history or proven passion within the sexual/reproductive health space and preferably some experience working in community.
The role has a prominent primary care focus, with both weekly clinics and outreach services to different sites. As a complete wrap around service, you will develop strategies to meet the physical, emotional, cultural, social and environmental needs of our Aboriginal clients, facilitating appropriate supports and providing individual and community education.
This role reports into the Child, Youth and Family Division part of a tight team who collaborates well together. Your colleagues will include a clinical nurse specialist, midwife, social workers, pharmacy technician and administration support. It is predominantly a Monday to Friday role, with regular hours and no shiftwork.
Rolling out a new model of care, you will be given a great deal of autonomy to ensure care that is culturally appropriate and delivered through a holistic lens. You will also provide mentoring support and cultural guidance to other team members to promote awareness and sensitivity to the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As the first LHD to implement this approach to care delivery you will need to be very well organised - keeping excellent records and high quality data to prove the service success. The role also requires some flexibility with clinicians transitioning into other related patient service within the divisions if projected service usage is not met.
This is an excellent opportunity to improve the care available to the women of Western NSW. Go on – challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future of rural health. Apply now!
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Nicolla Giddings on (02) 6809 8666 / 0419 603 596 or at nicolla.giddings@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
