Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner - Palliative Care - Identified - Incentives Offered

Move for More – provide holistic, end-of-life care that honours culture and community

Remuneration: $35.01 - $45.57 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Kamilaroi and Gomeroi Countries | Moree Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ611768
Applications Close: Tuesday 28th October 2025

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.

Benefits

At Hunter New England Health, your work makes a tangible difference every day, and your lifestyle outside work is just as rewarding. Join the team delivering care in millions of ways:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
• Proximity to local shops and services for convenience
• Salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• The chance to work and collaborate with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
   

What You’ll Be Doing

Step into a role where your cultural knowledge, compassion, and clinical expertise make a real difference.

As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Health Worker in Palliative Care at Moree Community Health, you will provide holistic, culturally safe care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting patients and families through grief, loss, and end-of-life care
• Delivering care that prioritises comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultants, allied health professionals, and medical staff, to ensure patient-centred, culturally responsive care
• Contributing to clinical care within your scope of practice, and helping shape services to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Building strong, trusting relationships with patients and families for continuity of care

This is a deeply rewarding role where your cultural insight, empathy, and voice directly influence the delivery of care and improve outcomes for your community.

Why You’ll Love Moree

When you Move for More, you gain more than a career, you gain connection, purpose, and a lifestyle that balances work with family and community.

Set in the Northwest Slopes and Plains of NSW, Moree is a welcoming rural town known for its natural artesian hot springs, community spirit, and rich cultural heritage.

Locals love Moree for:

• More community: Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks, local events, and cultural activities that bring people together
• More connection: The chance to make a tangible, lasting difference in the lives of clients and families
• More balance: Affordable housing, wide-open spaces, and a slower pace of life that lets you recharge after meaningful work
• More opportunity: Work within a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values your cultural expertise and professional growth

Who You Are

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
• Current authority to practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with AHPRA
• Deep understanding of culturally safe care, particularly in palliative and end-of-life settings
• Respectful communicator, able to confidently engage with clients, families, and team members
• Collaborative team player, contributing to holistic care plans while practising within your scope

Ready to Move for More?

Bring your heart, expertise, and cultural knowledge to Moree and help shape palliative care that truly respects and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Apply now or contact us to discuss relocation support, flexible rostering, and resources to help you settle in seamlessly.

Additional Information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
  
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  For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au