Aboriginal Population Health Trainee
This exciting identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role will develop child health strategies to promote the health of Aboriginal children and young people in NSLHD. The successful applicant will complete a three-year traineeship as part of the NSW Aboriginal Population Health Training Initiative with funded part-time study towards a Master of Public Health degree at a NSW-based university.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $1,682.93 - $2,238.93 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649172
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
Child and Family Health - Royal North Shore Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this role is to build capacity within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to develop and implement
strategies to protect and promote health. This will involve a series of work-based placements within the health service (Child and Youth Health Service Development, Public Health, Research and Advocacy, and Community Consultation and Co-design) whilst undertaking part-time study towards a Master of Public Health.
For more information on the Aboriginal Population Health Training Initiative please visit http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/training/aphti/
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Sound knowledge of social, cultural, political and health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities and demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
Successful completion of a recognised undergraduate degree and/or ability to meet the admission requirements for the post graduate degree of Master of Public Health at a university in NSW.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Zwi on karen.zwi@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 421 765.
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: 02 April 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 05 May 2026
