Aboriginal Consultant Officer - Child Wellbeing Assessment Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $59.93 - $62.30 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 13 August 2026 – 11:59pm

Aboriginal Consultant Officer - Child Wellbeing Unit
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division

About the role

As an Aboriginal Consultant Officer at the Child Wellbeing Unit you will be joining a team of Child Protection and Wellbeing experts who conduct Child Protection and Wellbeing risk appraisals as well as assist and advise NSW Health workers to respond to vulnerable children, young people and families.

The Aboriginal Consultant Officer provides specialist advice and support to the team, and engages with stakeholders to increase confidence, awareness and appropriate responses to Aboriginal children and families for early intervention to prevent escalation into the statutory system.

The Western Child Wellbeing Unit receives telephone calls and e-reports from health workers in the geographical area of the local health districts of Western Sydney, South Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Western NSW and Far West, as well as staff from the Children’s Hospital Westmead.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Elisha Ferguson on (02) 6881 4*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.





Additional information for applicants

This is an identified position in accordance withSection 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visitAnti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a protected and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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📌 Aboriginal Consultant Officer - Child Wellbeing Assessment Unit (Dubbo)
🏢 NSW Health
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