Aboriginal Health Worker
- Relevant qualifications in health education and/or demonstrated ability to work in Aboriginal health with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and engage with communities in a health promotion role using a harm reduction approach.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to engage and motivate people in a wide range of settings.
- . Demonstrated experience in identifying, negotiating and building effective partnerships with key stakeholders particularly in the Aboriginal settings
- . Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and also the ability to work with minimum supervision to deliver agreed outcomes within deadlines.
- Experience in working with, and the knowledge and understanding of, the issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
- Current Drivers Licence
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies
