Aboriginal Services & Community Relations Coordinator | Temporary Part-time 24 hours per week Monday to Friday until 30 June 2027 | Tresillian

Aboriginal Services & Community Relations Coordinator | Temporary Part-time 24 hours per week Monday to Friday until 30 June 2027 | Tresillian

Reference Number: Tresillian 29/2026

Employment Status: Temporary Part-time 24 hours per week Monday to Friday until 30 June 2027

    Vaccination Category: CAT A

Enterprise Agreement: Aboriginal Health Workers (State) Award

     Location: To be negotiated

Tresillian is currently recruiting an Aboriginal Services and Community Relations Coordinator to join a dedicated team of health professionals to deliver quality child and family health services to families caring for children 0-3 years of age within a Tresillian service.

Aboriginal Services and Community Relations Coordinator is responsible for the cultural leadership, supervision and support of the Tresillian Aboriginal Health Workers and the broader Tresillian staffing across the services, programs and projects. This role will have a clinical component relating to screening and preventative care as required, which includes assisting the Aboriginal Health Workers to develop relevant skills to deliver quality services. This position will also link with the Local Health District Aboriginal Health Workers and their Aboriginal Health directorate and staff as appropriate.

Selection Criteria – Applicants must address the Selection Criteria

1)     Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (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 a wide range of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and agencies.

2)     Relevant tertiary degree qualifications in a health promotion, public health, or clinical discipline.

3)     Demonstrated application of health promotion principles and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs and activities (relating to improving the health and well-being of priority populations and building healthier places).

4)     Demonstrated effective organisational skills including managing competing priorities, problem solving and an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently to deliver agreed outcomes.

5)     Demonstrated development of partnerships and relationships across health services/ teams focused on quality improvement and capacity building that advocates for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

6)     Demonstrated skills in delivery of Aboriginal primary health care, client assessment, referral and advocacy, and an ability to provide clinical supervision and cultural support, and leadership to Aboriginal Health Workers.

7)     Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, and computer skills with an ability to maintain accurate records in appropriate clinical and/or non-clinical information systems, collate data to develop project planning and evaluation reports.

8)     Evidence of current driver’s license and ability to travel in the role.

About us:

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from more than 25 centres across NSW, the ACT and Tasmania.

Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed.

Tresillian operates throughout NSW, the ACT and Tasmania, providing early parenting services including health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre-based day programs, home visiting, telehealth, helpline, internet, virtual residential and face to face residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training, and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education.  For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au

What We Offer:  1) Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity).  2)  Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference.  3) Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.  4) Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff.  5) Applicants who currently work within NSW Health or another Affiliated Health Organisation may be able to transfer their service and leave entitlements to Tresillian.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the Policy Directive.

How to apply:  Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided:  1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria.  2)  Curriculum Vitae.  3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email).

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact:  Director Integration and Partnerships | Tresillian | Ms Debrah Davis | Mobile 0418 758 351 | Email: Debrah.Davis@health.nsw.gov.au