NSW Government

Aboriginal Health Worker

🔍 Kingswood, Nepean Hospital | Western Sydney

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Aboriginal Health Practitioner
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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REQ669316 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Nepean Hospital

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ669316

Applications Close: 06/08/2026

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications

Aboriginal Health Practitioner: $75,073.00 - $97,730.00 per annum
Aboriginal Health Worker: $67,612.00 - $97,730.00 per annum

 

 

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.

 

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

 

Join our team and make a positive difference in the provision of healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

This pivotal role functions as a multi-disciplinary team member to provide flexible, holistic and culturally appropriate health care services, including direct clinical care once registered, to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their families presenting to Health Services in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

In this role, you will also be an advocate for our Aboriginal patients and their families in terms of the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare. Please note that this role may require weekend or afternoon shifts.

If you are dedicated and keen to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, we encourage you to apply!

 

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees only

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
  4. Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting the health of Aboriginal people, particularly mental health, drug & alcohol, psychosocial, domestic violence or sexual assault issues.
  5. Must be able to identify and implement health promotion activities within a secure environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Patients.
  6. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office programs
  7. Ability to work unsupervised, take initiative, and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community development activities.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Spinks on sarah.spinks@health.nsw.gov.au

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