Senior Aboriginal Health Worker - SWSLHD Aboriginal Got It Program - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ585191 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, up to 38 hours per week until 30 June 2026
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior
Remuneration: $1,796.98 - $1,864.00 per week
Requisition ID: REQ585191
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 – 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Joseph Madrill – 0455 079 368 | Joseph.Madrill@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).⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to support the delivery of the Aboriginal GOT IT program across South Western Sydney. Working closely with children, families, schools, and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide culturally safe care that strengthens emotional and social wellbeing.
Partnering with the Principal Aboriginal Health Worker and Team Leader, you’ll help embed cultural strengths in all aspects of care—from assessments to coordination—while ensuring the program remains grounded in community and culture.
If you're committed to supporting young people and leading with cultural integrity, this is a powerful opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What You'll Be Doing
The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Aboriginal GOT IT program to children, their parents / carers and schools across South Western Sydney Local Health District. The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker will play a key role in supporting the cultural integrity of the program in collaboration with the Principal Aboriginal Health worker and Aboriginal GOT IT Team Leader. The key responsibility of this position is to ensure a culturally responsive service delivery across psychosocial supports and lead cultural strength mapping within assessment and care co-ordination. The position will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver all program components.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.
These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
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 descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Has completed or working towards a minimum Certificate IV qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a Certificate IV Health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works, or demonstrated relevant experience. - Can you describe how you’ve incorporated cultural practices into your service delivery with Aboriginal children or families? How did these practices strengthen engagement, and what impact did they have on care outcomes?
- Tell us about a time you coordinated care for Aboriginal children or families with complex psychosocial needs. How did you approach the assessment process, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure culturally appropriate, holistic support?
- 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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