Aboriginal Senior Health Education Officer, New Street - Ballina

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer
Remuneration: $97,525.00 - $128,268.00 per annum pro rata dependent of qualififications
Hours Per Week: 32 - 38
Requisition ID: REQ659539


An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.


About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
 

About the role 

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and families.

New Street Northern is a specialist, community-based service supporting young people aged 10–17 who have engaged in problematic and harmful sexual behaviours, and their families.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Aboriginal Senior Health Education Officer to join our multidisciplinary clinical team based in Ballina.

This is a unique and rewarding role that combines:

* Therapeutic support and counselling engagement with young people and families

* Community engagement and cultural connection with Aboriginal communities

* Cultural consultation and leadership within a specialist clinical service

You will play a key role in creating culturally safe pathways into care, supporting healing, and contributing to better outcomes for Aboriginal children, families, and communities.


Why This Role is Unique

✔ Flexible employment – available as full-time or part-time

✔ Supportive clinical team environment with supervision and training

✔ Specialist skill development in addressing harmful sexual behaviours

✔ Strong community focus – build meaningful connections with local Aboriginal communities


Study While You Work – No Degree Required

This role offers a supported qualification pathway for non-graduate applicants.

If you do not currently hold a tertiary qualification, you will have the opportunity to complete the Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) through the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV)

This pathway provides a structured, supported route to becoming a qualified counsellor, while gaining hands-on experience in a specialist clinical service.


About You

We are looking for someone who:

* Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is an identified role)

* Has experience or interest in working with young people and families

* Is passionate about community engagement and culturally safe practice

* Brings strong communication skills and the ability to work in a small, supportive team

* Is willing to undertake training, accreditation, and the ECAV qualification pathway (if required)

 
 Our Approach

At New Street, we recognise that community engagement creates the foundation of safety before counselling begins.

You will be supported to:

* Build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities

* Work in culturally informed and trauma-aware ways

* Contribute to prevention, education, and healing

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.


Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. 

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience



 Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For a confidential discussion, please contact Samuel Hickingbotham on Samuel.Hickingbotham@health.nsw.gov.au or 0418 592 316

Applications Close: 1 June 2026



NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.


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