Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Worker - Identified

Make a Positive Impact While Honouring Culture and Community.

Requisition ID: REQ669977
Employment Type: Part Time Temporary until October 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $36.41 to $47.39 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week  
Location:  Inverell Community Health - Kamilaroi, Ngarabal, Nganyaywana and Gumbainggir Countries 

Applications Close: Thursday 23rd July 2026 

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.

About the role:

A typical week is varied and includes travel across multiple sites, working as part of a dedicated and collaborative multidisciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals. The role is centred on delivering culturally safe, person-centred chronic disease care that supports Aboriginal people, their families, and communities, while fostering respectful partnerships and improving health outcomes.

Where you’ll be working:

An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker to join the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program, based at Inverell Community Health.

In this role, you'll work in partnership with a Clinical Nurse Consultant and a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide culturally safe, holistic care for Aboriginal people living with chronic and complex health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illness. You'll play an important role in delivering health assessments, care coordination, health education, and ongoing support that empowers individuals, families, and communities to achieve better health outcomes.

Based in Inverell, this temporary part-time position also provides outreach services across Ashford, Tingha, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal communities throughout the region.

We're looking for a motivated, compassionate, and community-focused Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker who is committed to improving Aboriginal health outcomes and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About you

Experience working with Aboriginal people living with chronic disease and providing health education and support will be highly regarded. Knowledge of diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory care can be developed in the role, with ongoing support from the Integrated Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Consultant, your line manager, and the broader Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program team.

Requirements

For an Aboringinal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a Cert III qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and or Certificate III in other health qualification relevant to the position.
For an Aboringinal Health Practitioner: Holds or aspires to hold a Cert IV qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and or Certificate IV in other health qualification relevant to the position.

What we can offer:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 

   

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• 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

  
  
   

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.

   

• 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au 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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

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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