Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Identified) - Palliative and End of Life Care - Kempsey Community Health

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 7 June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $72,186 - $93,971
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642628
Advertising Closes: 17 April 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

Applicants must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under S21 of Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the Role
This role provides an opportunity to support Aboriginal patients and families receiving palliative and end-of-life care across the Mid North Coast. As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will deliver culturally safe clinical care, advocacy, and support while working closely with patients, families, community organisations, and multidisciplinary health teams.

You will play an important role in ensuring care planning respects Aboriginal cultural practices and perspectives around death and dying. The role includes contributing to care coordination, supporting Palliative Care Outcome Collaboration (PCOC) assessments, and building strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities to ensure services are culturally responsive. Travel across the Mid North Coast will be required to support patients and families in rural and remote locations.

About You
You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care Practice and are registered with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

You bring experience or a strong interest in palliative and end-of-life care and understand the importance of culturally safe support for Aboriginal patients and families. You are confident working with communities, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, respectful care.

You have strong communication skills, experience using electronic medical records, and hold a current driver’s licence with the ability to travel across the Mid North Coast region.


Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.  

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ 

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. 

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.