Aboriginal Health Worker Trainee
If you want to grow your skills and knowledge of NSW Health while working and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, this role is for you.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 16 December 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,245.95 - $1,800.95 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ630058
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Across the Northern Sydney Local Health District
What you'll be doing
Undertake Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, completed over 1 year. Under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker.
Promote the well-being of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider communities and where possible, work in a holistic way to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Being of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Willingness to undertake Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice to become a qualified Aboriginal Health Worker.
- Be able to work in a team environment as well as individually.
Demonstrated oral and written and interpersonal communication skills.
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For role related queries or questions contact Adam Cryer on Adam.Cryer@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 5 January 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 14 January 2026
