Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Worker - Identified

Remuneration: $67,063 – $87,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Practitioner 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Kamilaroi, Ngarabal, Nganyaywana and Gumbainggir
Requisition ID: REQ549230
Closing Date: 05/01/25 

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:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker to join our Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program. This position is responsible for the provision of culturally safe, patient centred services to Aboriginal clients and their families with chronic or complex needs by working with a Clinical Nurse Consultant to provide Assessment, care coordination and education to clients, families and their carers that considers clinical, psychosocial, and cultural needs.

Where you will be working:
This temporary full-time position is based in Inverell and provides outreach services to Ashford, Tingha, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra and works as part of a collaborative team in supporting and coordinating care with ongoing engagement of Aboriginal clients and carers who have chronic and complex needs including diabetes, cardiac, respiratory, kidney and cancer. This position will require a motivated, enthusiastic, and conscientious Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Worker, who has the ability to work in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Consultant and as part of the broader team.

The successful applicant will be supported by the Integrated Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Consultant, their Line Manager and the broader ICCAPP and Aboriginal Chronic Care Program Teams.

What we can offer you: 

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Superannuation contributions 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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?
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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

• 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.
  
• This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.