Principal Aboriginal Health Worker - Youth Health Services - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ566052 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until March 2026
Location: Traxside Youth Health
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Principal
Remuneration: $1,914.57 - $1,994.26 per week
Requisition ID: REQ566052
Application Close Date: 13/04/2025
Interview Date Range: 16/04/2025 – 23/04/2025
Contact Details: Glenys Goodwin – 0477 386 994 | glenys.goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Join a passionate, dedicated, and innovative multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference in the lives of young Aboriginal people (12–25 years) in South Western Sydney. As the Principal Aboriginal Health Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering culturally safe and client-centered health services that improve health outcomes for Aboriginal youth.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and passionate about community-driven care. You will lead community development and health promotion initiatives, working closely with Aboriginal clients accessing youth services, as well as collaborating with a range of health and non-health professionals.
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with the benefit of an Accrued Day Off (ADO) once a month. If you’re someone who is innovative, committed to evidence-based practice, and eager to go above and beyond to support young people, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll be Doing
The Principal Aboriginal Health Worker (PAHW) position is part of the SWSLHD Youth Health Service and is responsible for the provision of culturally safe health services that improve health outcomes for young Aboriginal people in South Western Sydney. The position will develop and lead community development and health promotion initiatives that engage young Aboriginal people. The position will also be responsible for providing individual case management support to Aboriginal clients accessing youth health services and will work collaboratively with the other relevant health professionals to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to service provision.
The position will have a lead role in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs for the Youth Health Service, such as Aboriginal Health in Schools Program, Love Bites - Cultural Adaptation. This will include working in partnership with other providers/services to ensure culturally responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The role will have a clinical component related to assessment inclusive of cultural- strengths mapping, screening, case management and preventative care.
The PAHW will direct all aspects of the Youth Health programs including building collaborative partnerships with internal and external health care services across SWSLHD; to increase access to health treatment and prevention services and to improve client’s journeys and outcomes as well as community development and service capacity building
The role has leadership responsibilities including supervision of other Aboriginal Health Workers, intake and allocation, cultural mentoring and active participation in service development activities including collection and analysis of data.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a health promotion, public health or clinical discipline.
- Demonstrated application of health promotion principles and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating culturally safe and appropriate health promotion programs and activities (related to improving the health and wellbeing of priority populations and building healthier communities).
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills including managing competing priorities, problem solving and an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary teams as well as independently to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Demonstrated development of partnerships and relationships across health services/teams focused on quality improvement and capacity building to implement youth related programs.
- Demonstrated ability to play a leadership role within a multidisciplinary team and to supervise staff.
- Ability to undertake health/social needs assessments that demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal culture and social issues in relation to health matters; and make referrals to community service providers.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work in partnership to provide optimal health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
