Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Drug Health Services Team - Perm FT

Bring your cultural knowledge, community connections and passion for supporting Aboriginal people to a role where you can make a genuine impact on health and wellbeing.

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.

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?

- Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or relevant qualification or willingness to complete and to undertake further training as identified.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal health priorities and your experience working with Aboriginal people, families or communities.
- Outline your experience supporting clients in a health, community or related service, including how you have worked with other services or professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Applicants must possess a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (P2 licence acceptable). Those who hold a licence from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW licence within three months of appointment.

Position Information

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

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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

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Work-Life Balance

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and diverse hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

- 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

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 implementingthe

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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Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Drug Health Services Team - Perm FT (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales