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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration: $67,612.00 - $97,730.00 pa ( superannuation salary packaging options)

Location: Bourke, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Aboriginal Health Worker – Transition to Practice (Men’s Business)

Bourke Multi-Purpose Service & Community Health

About the role

We are seeking applications from experienced and highly motivated male Aboriginal Health Workers to join our skilled and supportive team.

This role works as a key member of the multidisciplinary team to provide versatile, high quality and culturally sensitive primary health care services, including direct clinical care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander men and their communities to achieve better health access and outcomes, while working towards meeting requirements of registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing a crucial link between Bourke Multi-Purpose Service and the community. The team is essential in establishing and building relationships between Aboriginal patients and care clinicians to achieve best patient outcomes. These roles deliver culturally appropriate and clinically competent health care and health education to patients and assist in providing education to staff across the Health Service to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery.

NDIS Requirement – Bourke In accordance with the requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Regulation 2013,



any person engaged in NDIS related work is required to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) clearance as part of their employment with Western NSW Local Health District if successful for this role.

Helping you Move to Western NSW The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description 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.

To apply for this role:

· Click ‘Apply’

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Karen Harding, Manager Primary & Community Health on 0439 398 201 or at [email protected] for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 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, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

· Being male is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

· 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 safe 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 Health Worker (Men's Business) - Transition to Practice (Australia)
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