Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner AMIHS Wagga Wagga
Looking for a role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal individuals and communities.
Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.
Our benefits:
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full time and part-time staff)
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
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
Employment type: Permanent Part - Time
Position classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $97,730.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ682799
Location: Wagga Wagga
Who we are
Our Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Directorate provides culturally safe and accessible programs and services in the Riverina region.
In addition to providing a service 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.
What you’ll be doing
You will be working alongside a Midwife to deliver culturally safe,
flexible antenatal care and social and emotional support for Aboriginal women in the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service.
- Provide nonclinical advocacy, support, liaison and health promotion services in community and hospital settings.
- Facilitate access to government and nongovernment services to meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of clients.
- Deliver holistic, culturally sensitive care to Aboriginal women and their families.
- Provide clinical services within your defined Scope of Practice.
- Contribute as part of a collaborative, supportive healthcare team.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- NSW Working with Children Check.
- NSW Driver License and ability and willingness travel for work purposes.
- Aboriginal Health Practitioners must be registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
More information:
- Download the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Jessika Patane, Aboriginal Health Education Officer @
[email protected]
Applications close: 26 August 2026
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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