Job Description:Role title: Senior Aboriginal Health WorkerRole type: Permanent full timeRole grade: Senior Aboriginal Health Worker year 1-2Shift details: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30Department and location: Aboriginal Health Unit, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, SydneySalary: $101,416 - $105,197 + super + salary packagingWelcome to St Vincent’s Hospital SydneyJoin a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleJoin our friendly, passionate, and deeply supportive Aboriginal Health team dedicated to delivering exceptional, culturally safe care to First Nations patients and their families.Deliver holistic social, emotional,



& advocacy support to First Nations patients and their familiesConduct culturally safe assessments & drive meaningful engagement to support healthcare decisionsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in family conferences, and coordinate discharge planningHelp foster solid partnerships with local Aboriginal community health providers and external servicesServe as a cultural resource for hospital staff while supporting health promotion & improvement initiativesAbout youIdentify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderExperienced in supporting First Nations patients and their families in a healthcare settingStrong understanding of the healthcare challenges facing First Nations patients and familiesExcellent communication & teamwork skills coupled with the ability to manage competing prioritiesHave or be willing to undertake a minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health CareA current unrestricted NSW Driver’s LicenseExperience in analysing patient and service metrics, desirableWhat we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology:



Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsComing from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsIdentified roleThis position is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 30 August 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
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📌 Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 New South Wales