Senior Aboriginal Health Worker - Liverpool/Fairfield Community Mental Health - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ633497 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ633497
Employment Type: Permanent Fulltime,38 hours per week
Remuneration: $97,515.00 - $101,151.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Mental Health Services
Applications close: 01/02/2026
Contact: Leah Roberts | leah.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au or 0447 109 958
Do you want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of your mob?
Achieve Something Great
Liverpool / Fairfield Community Mental Health Services are seeking a Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal infants, children, young people, adults and their families accessing mental health care.
Working across community mental health services, you will support individuals and families to navigate mental health systems in culturally safe, family-centred, and trauma-informed ways. The role involves walking alongside families through complex mental health pathways, strengthening engagement with services, and supporting continuity of care back into community.
You will play an important role in supporting clinicians across teams to work effectively with Aboriginal families, contributing cultural knowledge to care planning and service responses. Through strong partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and community services, you will help shape mental health care that reflects the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal people.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are passionate about providing culturally safe, recovery-focused support to Aboriginal children, young people, and their families accessing community mental health services. You thrive working within multidisciplinary mental health teams, contributing to engagement, care coordination, and culturally responsive practice. You are committed to mental health promotion, early intervention, and community engagement to improve awareness and access to culturally appropriate services. You build strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal Medical Services, community organisations, and other supports to ensure seamless, holistic care. You support families to connect with appropriate services following mental health care, promoting continuity of support within the community, and you actively share your knowledge and experience to strengthen cultural responsiveness across teams and support fellow Aboriginal Health Workers.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
2. Willingness and ability to complete further education in Mental Health or relevant qualification (refer to position description)?
3. Describe a time you supported Aboriginal individuals, families, or communities in a culturally safe way. How did you incorporate cultural perspectives within mental health care, work with others, and follow appropriate processes?
4. Tell us how you have engaged with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to promote mental health awareness, improve access to culturally appropriate services, and support culturally responsive care within clinical or service settings.
5. 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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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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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