Principle Aboriginal Health Worker – Nowra Community Health Centre - IDENTIFIED

Help increase access to health treatment and prevention services for Aboriginal people within the community.

$103,896 – $108,220 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Nowra Community Health Centre | REQ633891 | Grade: Aboriginal Health Worker Principal | Applications close: 1 February 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Principal Aboriginal Health Worker (PAHW) position is part of the Aboriginal Health Chronic Care Unit (ACCU), tasked to provide education, preventative health awareness, chronic disease and other health related issues, and programs. The position will have a lead role in the design, delivery, and evaluation for ACCU Programs & Services, such as Aunty Jean's Programs & Outreach, as well as developing measures to ensure project sustainability. This will include working in partnership with other providers/ services to provide specialist care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This role will have a clinical component relating to screening and preventative care. The PAHW will direct all aspects of this project including: building collaborative partnerships with internal and external; health care service providers across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD); to increase access to health treatment and prevention services and to improve patient journey and outcomes. The PAHW will ensure provision of cultural support to AHWs across ISLHD. Formal training will be provided to the successful applicant so they can work with clinicians to support referrals appropriately. This role will include assisting other AHWs (incl. Aboriginal Health Practitioners) to develop relevant project and engagement skills to deliver quality services. The PAHW will also support and develop models of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to ensure safe and culturally appropriate specialised care and referral processes. This will include community development and capacity building with other health services within ISLHD and non-ISLHD Health services.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

In the Shoalhaven, ISLHD operates three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence Class C and ability and willingness to travel within the LHD for work purposes.

-          Corroboration of Aboriginality and community

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

-          Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

-          Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Zane Rice at ​Zane.Rice@health.nsw.gov.au     

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.