Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner - Young

Looking for a role with better work‑life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal health staff to deliver coordinated, culturally safe, and patient‑centred care that enhances equity, access, patient flow and service connection across the district.

Be part of the vibrant and professional team that truly connects care, develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal individuals and communities.

Perks

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‑time and part‑time staff)
- Relocation assistance considerations
- Paid maternity/ parental leave
- Generous leave options such as long service and carer’s leave
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via the Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programmes that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Details

- Type: Permanent Full‑time
- Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner
- Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $97,730.00 per annum (plus super and 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
- Hours: up to 38 per week
- Location: Young (based within Young District Hospital; provides outreach services to Temora and Cootamundra; travel to other district sites as required)

Who We Are

Our Aboriginal Health Team provides culturally safe and accessible programs and services in the Murrumbidgee region.

In addition to providing services to inpatients and clients individually, we offer several programs and services that Aboriginal Health staff within the Murrumbidgee LHD are trained in and responsible for implementing.

Responsibilities

The Aboriginal Health Worker role is non‑clinical and provides a variety of services in a community and/or hospital setting.



These services include advocacy, support, liaison and health promotion.

Aboriginal Health Workers communicate with, and facilitate access to, other government and non‑government organisations and support services to provide care that meets the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. This communication may occur during and/or after the person’s contact with the health service.

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients, inpatients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the scope of practice for the community in which they work.

Qualifications

- Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) (or willingness to obtain within 2 years of commencement) and current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- NSW WWCC.
- NSW Driver Licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Application Deadline

Applications close: 05 August 2026.

Contact

For role related queries or questions contact Adam Howie, District Manager Operations Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, on or

Additional Information

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy.

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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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner (Young)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Young