Female Aboriginal Health Worker - Child and Family Health Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62,512 - $90,357 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Forest Lodge Child & Family Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ586467
Can you support us in our vision to achieve excellence in healthcare for all?
About the Role
The Yana Muru Aboriginal Health Worker will form part of a collaborative professional team providing cultural support and care to Aboriginal women and their families in the antenatal period for children up to 5 years of age living within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). This will include home visiting and parent support to promote a safe and secure environment for children.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Applicants must be female and of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
- Holds a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or relevant qualifications/or experience in an appropriate health related field with a willingness to undertake Certificate 111 in Aboriginal Primary Health Care if needed.
- Holds a valid NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable) and demonstrates a willingness to travel and work across various Sydney Local Health District facilities and service locations.
This is an Aboriginal identified position, the applicant must be of Aboriginal descent by proof of Aboriginality, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted as such by the community. Being Female and Aboriginality are recognised as a genuine occupational qualifications and are authorised under section 31(2h) and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
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).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit Working With Us.
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For enquiries, please contact Jeanette King on 0425 291 616 or via email at Jeanette.King@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 21 July 2025
For Applicant Support and Information, visit Applicant Information.
