Female Aboriginal Health Worker - Sexual Assault Service - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Rosemeadow Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ613124
Application Close Date: 26/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/10/2025 – 05/11/2025
Contact Details: Rhondele Mayo – 0460 039 019 | Rhondele.Mayo@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
About the Opportunity
The Sexual Health Assault Service (SAS) Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) supports the provision of culturally responsive care to Aboriginal clients accessing Sexual Assault Counselling Services. The position works collaboratively with SAS clinicians to ensure the cultural, therapeutic and psychosocial needs of Aboriginal clients are supported through a holistic approach to service provision. The position will also play a key role in supporting the establishment of relationships with Aboriginal communities and organisations to improve access to sexual assault counselling services for Aboriginal people. This will include developing and implementing a range of community-based education, health promotion and prevention projects.
What You'll be Doing
The Sexual Health Assault Service (SAS) Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) supports the provision of culturally responsive care to Aboriginal clients accessing Sexual Assault Counselling Services. The position works collaboratively with SAS clinicians to ensure the cultural, therapeutic and psychosocial needs of Aboriginal clients are supported through a holistic approach to service provision. The position will also play a key role in supporting the establishment of relationships with Aboriginal communities and organisations to improve access to sexual assault counselling services for Aboriginal people. This will include developing and implementing a range of community-based education, health promotion and prevention projects.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Tell us about your mob and connection to culture.
- How do you integrate cultural knowledge and community relationships into the therapeutic process when supporting Aboriginal clients who have experienced sexual assault?
- Can you share an example of a community-based education or prevention initiative you've helped develop that improved access or awareness around sexual assault services for Aboriginal people?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
