Aboriginal Health Worker
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ637460 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $32.79 - $47.39 Per Hour Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ637460
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
Applications Close Date: Sunday 15th February, 2026
NOTE: SESLHD does have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support with your application (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au)
This is a position identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People and is targeted to persons of the Female sex on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under S14(d) and S31 (2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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 cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.
The position is 24 hours/week (while there are occasional set clinic times, we do allow some flexibility with how these hours are spread across the week, including flexible starting and finishing times to suit yours and your family needs)
What You'll Be Doing:
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:
- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.
- Being Female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 (2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
- Work experience or qualifications in health or community services or related areas (or a willingness to undertake training supported by the organisation).
- Knowledge of challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing health care and a willingness to engage with communities living in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
- Computer skills, including using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint and Outlook).
- Demonstrated ability to organise tasks, assign priorities and meet deadlines as well as demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work with community and other organisations
- Willingness to travel across the District.
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 Stephanie Kean on stephanie.kean@health.nsw.gov.au
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- 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
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
