Senior Aboriginal Health Worker - Female Only - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ566072 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior
Remuneration: $93,764.00 - $97,261.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ566072
Application Close Date: 27/04/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/04/2025 – 07/05/2025
Contact Details: Laura McDonald (PARVAN Head of Department) – 02 9794 0920 | Laura.McDonald@health.nsw.gov.au
Richard Kelly (PARVAN Aboriginal Lead) - 0499 763 517 | Richard.Kelly@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴 In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About the Opportunity
The South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Staying Safe in Community Directorate (PARVAN) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) to support the provision of culturally responsive care to Aboriginal clients accessing violence, abuse and neglect (VAN) programs. This position will sit across two VAN services; the Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) and the Sexual Assault Service (SAS). Both services work across the Dharawal, Gundungurra and Darug Nations covering Bankstown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden and surrounding Macarthur suburbs, as well as the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee areas. The position is permanent full-time and will primarily be based in Liverpool and Hoxton Park Community Health Centre, with some travel required across the District within work hours (0830 – 1700).
The position works collaboratively with clinicians to ensure the cultural, therapeutic and psychosocial needs of Aboriginal clients are supported through a holistic approach to service provision. The position will also play a key role in supporting the establishment of relationships with Aboriginal communities and organisations to improve access to violence, abuse, and neglect programs for Aboriginal people. This will include developing and implementing a range of community based education, health promotion and prevention projects. This position will support early response of support and engagement to Aboriginal clients who access the Referral Management and Early Response (RMER) Service for referral into appropriate referral pathways.
Working at SWSLHD is rewarding, progressive, diverse and is making a difference for our families. By joining the SWSLHD CPCS and SAS teams, you can be part of making a real difference for Aboriginal families. You will enjoy a range of other benefits, support and career opportunities. These include access to:
- A diverse and supportive work environment
- Aboriginal Health Team uniform/ shirts
- Peer/ Mentoring Support
- Cultural and Clinical Supervision
- SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Service Network
- Training and development opportunities, including in‐house training with My Health Learning and training with the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV)
- Study leave (for applicable/approved courses)
- SWSLHD Pool Vehicles (for work purposes)
- A mobile phone and laptop (for work purposes where applicable)
- Internal district wide employment and secondment opportunities
- SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Team – Access to cultural support, guidance and consultation
- An Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month (for full‐time staff)
- Special leave provisions such as Covid‐related leave
- Free parking (where available)
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).
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Can you please share a time that you have successfully used your connections with the Aboriginal community to advocate and improve outcomes for children and their families where there has been violence, abuse and neglect?
- Can you please share your understanding of the dynamics and social context of violence, abuse and neglect and its effect on Aboriginal children, their families and communities?
- Please describe the leadership skills that you have used in your practice to support culturally responsive service provision in a team environment.
- Please describe your knowledge and awareness of the legal and policy framework governing child protection in NSW and how to support its application in a culturally safe way.
- 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.
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