Senior Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior

REMUNERATION: $51.15 - $53.06 Per Hour Plus Superannuation

HOURS PER WEEK: 35

REQUISITION ID: REQ

LOCATION: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 20/07/2026

NOTE: An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorized 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 cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.

What you'll be doing: The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, 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 purpose of the role of the Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker (Integrated Team Care Program) is to:

- Establish links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to encourage and support the increased use of health services within SESLHD.
- Understand and identify barriers and solutions for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in accessing health services in SESLHD.




- Support health professionals and health services to ensure culturally appropriate and safe policies and practices are implemented when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits:

- 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.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

- To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorized under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Workers works and relevant experience in the delivery of Aboriginal Health Programs.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in oral and written communication and computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to inform and support the development of Aboriginal health programs/services and their implementation.




- Ability to engage with Aboriginal organisations, mainstream health services, NGOs and government services.
- Comprehensive understanding of challenges and barriers related to Aboriginal health, particularly around chronic disease.
- Demonstrated experience in case management or care coordination working with Aboriginal families.
- Valid drivers licence and ability to travel in accordance with the role requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best prospect to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email or 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.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Senior Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker (Sutherland Shire Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sutherland Shire Council