Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner - Griffith
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 6 January 2026)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/ Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38 (Job Share considered)
Requisition ID: REQ585221
Applications Close: 30 July 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner who is ready for a new adventure. As the Aboriginal Health Worker/ Practitioner, you will be able to provide, plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Griffith communities. This is your opportunity to step into a position where no two days are the same. You will have opportunities to work within a range of settings, including our brand new, state of the art, Griffith Base Hospital.
To learn more about the community of Griffith - visit us here.
The Aboriginal Health Worker role is non-clinical and provides a variety of services in a community and/or hospital settings. These services include advocacy, support, and liaison and health promotion. Aboriginal Health Workers also communicate with, and facilitate access to, other government and non-government organisations and support services in order to provide care that meets the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. This communication may occur during and/or after the person’s contact with the health service.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal Clients, inpatients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people. The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the Scope of Practice for the community in which they work.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner has to be multi skilled to be able to deliver an appropriate service to meet the needs of Aboriginal patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, and to act effectively as cultural brokers between the Aboriginal patients and hospital system.
As part of this position you will work with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal individuals and communities.
Learn more about the role and requirements here.
What MLHD offer:
- Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Skills in support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Knowledge and understanding of current Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health
priorities. - Aboriginal Health Practitioners - Hold AHPRA registration
- Aboriginal Health Workers - Willingness to complete Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and obtain AHPRA registration within a two year period of commencing in the role in order to transition to the Aboriginal Health Practitioner classification.
How to Apply
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Sabrina Brown, Coordinator Maternal Child & Family Aboriginal Health on 02 9763 3469 or Sabrina.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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