Principal Aboriginal Health Worker - SWSLHD Aboriginal Got It Program - Temp PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ638246 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ638246
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week until June 2026, 3 days per week - Monday, Thursday and Friday
Remuneration: Aboriginal Health Worker Principal : $52.39 - $54.57 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre
Applications close: 15/02/2026
Contact: Joseph Madrill - 0455 079 368 | Joseph.Madrill@health.nsw.gov.au
Do you want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of your mob?
Achieve Something Great
Aboriginal Got It! is a pioneering early intervention mental health program that supports the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children aged 3 to 9 years in preschool and primary school settings. Grounded in cultural integrity, the program brings together Aboriginal traditional healing practices and ways of being with evidence based clinical approaches to provide truly holistic care. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver a 10 week therapeutic group program for Aboriginal children and their extended families, alongside culturally responsive case management. You will also work closely with schools to strengthen their capacity to identify and support children’s emotional needs, helping to foster safer, more inclusive learning environments. Based within Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (ICAMHS), you will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and Aboriginal community knowledge holders, working together to create culturally safe spaces where healing, connection and growth remain central. This is an opportunity to be part of an award winning team recognised with a NSW Health Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced Aboriginal Health Worker who is passionate about supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children and their families through culturally safe, strengths based practice. As the Principal Aboriginal Health Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Aboriginal Got It! program across South Western Sydney Local Health District, ensuring the program maintains its cultural integrity. You bring the capability to develop, adapt and evaluate the cultural framework that underpins the program while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You are confident supporting Aboriginal children, parents and carers around their cultural and psychosocial needs and value working in partnership with families, schools and clinicians to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
2. Holds a university degree qualification. Willingness to obtain a post graduate qualification relevant to Mental Health.
3. Describe how you have led or contributed to the development of culturally safe and responsive health services for Aboriginal communities. How did you ensure the cultural integrity of the program and build the cultural capabilities of the team delivering care?
4. Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with other health professionals to deliver holistic care to Aboriginal children and families. How did you incorporate cultural mentoring, health education, and care coordination to support social and emotional wellbeing.
5. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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