Aboriginal Family Health Worker (Female Identified)
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- Aboriginal Health Worker
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- REQ578115 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ578115
Applications Close: 10/06/2025
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
An opportunity is now available for an Aboriginal Health Worker to join the team at Cranebrook Community Health Centre on a permanent full time basis.
The Aboriginal Family Health Worker is a key position in establishing trust and building relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and community with the BSF and AMIHS programs.
The Aboriginal Family Health Worker in BSF and AMIHS Works in partnership with the AMIHS midwife to provide community based midwifery care in pregnancy and the early postnatal period.
Your role as Aboriginal Health Worker works in partnership with Child and Family Health Nurses to promote health and wellbeing, supporting parenting, identifying health, development and wellbeing concerns. You will focus on increasing the awareness of Aboriginal women and Aboriginal communities about pregnancy related and child development issues through community development activities. You will facilitate linkages between community health, the local Aboriginal community, local Aboriginal Controlled organisations, government and non-government organisation to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to the provision of care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
What you will bring to the role
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and female (applicant's race and gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 and Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
- Has undertaken or is willing to undertake a minimum Certificate III Aboriginal Primary Health Care.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cultural brokerage with individuals, families who have young children and communities; cultural guidance for the other members of the team; and, facilitate respectful and culturally safe access for individuals, families and communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health and psychosocial issues impacting Aboriginal infants, children and their families.
- Demonstrated understanding of the relevant policy and procedures within the Local Health District and NSW Health that guide the AMIHS/BSF programs.
- Demonstrated experience working with and ability to provide social support for families who have young children in collaboration with multidisciplinary AMIHS/BSF team
- Demonstrated written, oral communication and computer skills and demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team.
- Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Ann Buhler on JoAnn.Buhler@health.nsw.gov.au
