CCLHD - Aboriginal Health Worker

Description: CCLHD- Aboriginal Health Worker – (Targeted Role)
Employment Type: Permanent Part time 
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker 
Remuneration: $34.09 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Central Coast 
Requisition ID: REQ661792
Applications Close: Wednesday 5th of August at 11:59pm

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast. 

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 Opportunity

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families across the Central Coast. As an Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) within the Paediatric Behavioural Triage Clinic (PBTC), you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families to navigate health, education, and community services through culturally safe care coordination, advocacy, early intervention, and practical support.

As a key member of the PBTC multidisciplinary team, you will play an instrumental role in engaging Aboriginal families in a culturally respectful and responsive way, helping them access the right services at the right time. You will work alongside the PBTC Care Navigator, Paediatricians, Allied Health Clinicians, and community partners to support streamlined assessment processes, timely paediatric review, and equitable access to behavioural health services for children aged 5 to 12 years.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Help improve timely access to paediatric assessment, facilitating earlier intervention and support, and ensuring equitable access to behavioural outpatient services for Aboriginal children and their families

• Provide care navigation, practical assistance and early intervention support to help families overcome barriers to care.

• Work collaboratively with children, parents, carers, and families to identify strengths, goals, and support needs.

• Build strong connections with Aboriginal communities, Elders, services and stakeholders to strengthen service access and engagement.

• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and provide cultural advice and support to non-Aboriginal staff to enhance culturally safe and appropriate service delivery.

   

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities

• Has strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture, communities and the factors influencing engagement with health services.

• Builds trusting relationships and works effectively with children, families, community organisations and multidisciplinary teams.

• Communicates confidently and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

• Can manage competing priorities, work independently and maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Is committed to culturally safe practice, continuous learning and improving access to care for Aboriginal families.

Additional Benefits

• Work-life balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.  
• Financial benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health, & wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Professional development – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.  
• Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Frances Brogan
Phone: 0447 601 001
Email: Frances.Brogan@health.nsw.gov.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position. 

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Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.