New Directions Aboriginal Health Worker - Identified

Support Aboriginal families with culturally responsive care, fostering healthy futures

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $65,012 - $93,971 per anum + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631215
Location: Kamilaroi/ Gamilaroi Country |Tamworth Community Health Service 
Applications Close: Sunday 1st February 2026

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. 

About the role
This role will see you provide flexible, holistic, and culturally responsive health services to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-8 years accessing health services. The New Directions team is a multidisciplinary team, made up of Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, Social Workers and Dietitians. A key focus for the New Directions Program is to facilitate and foster positive connections between community and Health Services, and to partner with New Directions with Closing the Gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community members. The New Directions Team is able to offer flexibility in service delivery, making the program a unique and valuable service.

Where you’ll be working
Tamworth Community Health Service has the benefit of access to many community services, from early childhood nurses to palliative care positions, giving you valuable ongoing, day-to-day support from a whole-of-life team. In addition, we offer a thorough orientation, individual supervision, cultural supervision, access to education and training opportunities and service manager support to ensure you feel connected and confident in learning, developing, and delivering service to children and families in this role. You will have opportunities to support the team in connecting with community on Country in local and national events.

About you
In the role you will work directly with children and families by providing support, cultural advice & ways of working in allied health and nursing appointments onsite and within the community; and collaborate with clinicians, community members, and community organisations to deliver health promotion initiatives and education. This will suit an applicant with interest and/or experience working with children and families.

Requirements

•    Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.

What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options  - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

 

Additional Information 

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• 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 Marisa Barnes on Marisa.Barnes@health.nsw.gov.au

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