NSW Government

SESLHD- Senior Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker

🔍 Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital | Sydney

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Aboriginal Health Worker Senior
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ590660 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 3 May 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior
Remuneration: $47.29 - $49.05 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ590660
Location: Sutherland Hospital

Applications close date: 1 August 2025


Where you'll be working

Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
 
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
 
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role - we need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.



What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. 

The purpose of the role of the Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker (Integrated Team Care Program) is to: 

  • Establish links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to encourage and support the increased use of health services within SESLHD.
  • Understand and identify barriers and solutions for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in accessing health services in SESLHD.
  • Support health professionals and health services to ensure culturally appropriate and safe policies and practices are implemented when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

 

The Benefits

  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.

    Selection Criteria

    1. To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 19.
    2. Holds or aspires to hold a minimum III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Workers works and relevant experience in the delivery of Aboriginal Health Programs.
    3. Demonstrated highly developed skills in oral and written communication and computer literacy.
    4. Demonstrated ability to inform and support the development of Aboriginal health programs/services and their implementation.
    5. Ability to engage with Aboriginal organisations, mainstream health services, NGO's and government services.
    6. Comprehensive understanding of challenges and barriers related to Aboriginal health, particularly around chronic disease.
    7. Demonstrated experience in case management or care coordination working with Aboriginal families.

    Need more information? 

    1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

    2) Find out more about applying for this position

    For role related queries or questions contact Karina Crutch on karina.crutch@health.nsw.gov.au

    Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

     

    Reasonable Adjustments

     NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. 

    Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

    Information for applicants

    • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
    • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
    • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
    • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. SESLHD has an Aboriginal workforce team who can support your application. (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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