Aboriginal Health Practitioner/ Aboriginal Health Worker (Identified)
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ685378 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 03/10/2027)
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685378
Applications Close: 24/08/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Aboriginal Health Practitioner: $37.86 - $49.28 per hour
Aboriginal Health Worker: $34.09 - $49.28 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
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 Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Join our team and play a key role in providing culturally safe, holistic, and person-centred care to Aboriginal patients and their families across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their healthcare journey by providing advocacy, health education, cultural support, and care coordination. Aboriginal Health Practitioners will also have the opportunity to deliver direct clinical care within a delegated model of care and scope of practice. You will work collaboratively with clinicians, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, and community partners to ensure Aboriginal people receive high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare and support.
Apply today and become part of a team that is committed to delivering culturally responsive care while supporting Aboriginal communities, and creating better health outcomes and stronger connections between communities and health services.
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and a demonstrated ability to effectively and sensitively liaise and communicate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and agencies.
- Has undertaken or is willing to undertake, a Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care Practice with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting the health of Aboriginal people, particularly mental health, drug & alcohol, psychosocial, domestic violence or sexual assault issues.
- Must be able to identify and implement health promotion activities within a secure environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Patients.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work unsupervised, take initiative, and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community development activities.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Danell Thompson on Danell.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au
