Aboriginal Outreach Clinic - Aboriginal Health Worker
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ611341 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ611341
Applications Close: Sunday, 26 October 2025
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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.
Benefits:
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- 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
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, 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 Aboriginal Health Worker -
- Provides support and care coordination to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to La Perouse Aboriginal Outreach Clinic, working in partnership with the clinical care providers in Community Health; implements a range of health promotion activities;
- Referral and scheduling of clients into relevant clinics, supporting clients with coordination of referrals, tests and transports to clinics;
- Day to day support of clinics in collaboration with SESLHD clinicians;
- Participates in the review and development of existing and new programs;
- Improving culturally appropriate care in Prince of Wales for Aboriginal Adults/families by providing support and advocacy, supporting client’s health care journey and identifying any barriers and enhancing health outcomes
Where You'll be Working
La Perouse Aboriginal Outreach Clinic.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Being of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
- Knowledge and understanding of significant health issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their families/communities
- Demonstrated experience in health promotion/education, and coordination of program delivery as an Aboriginal health worker
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Current NSW Drivers Licence Class C
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 Patricia Comerford on Patricia.Comerford@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.
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 characteristic 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-POWH-SSEH@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
- 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
