Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation - Singleton NSW
Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** Days
Be part of a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led approach to supporting families from pregnancy through the early years.
Location:Singleton, NSW
Employment Type:Full-Time (Part-Time option available)
About the opportunity
Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation has received funding for aAboriginal Families First Initiative - **** Days programto support Aboriginal women, children and families from pregnancy through to a child's early years.
We are looking for anAboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitionerwho understands the importance of culture, connection and trust in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
About the role
Your role will include:
Building strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal women, children and families
Supporting families throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child's life
Providing culturally appropriate health information, education and support
Supporting engagement with antenatal, postnatal, child health and allied health services
Helping families navigate health and community services
Supporting referrals and connections to appropriate services
Identifying barriers that may prevent families from accessing care
Supporting families to attend appointments and engage with services where appropriate
Promoting healthy lifestyles, child development and family wellbeing
Working alongside clinicians to support culturally safe service delivery
Contributing cultural knowledge and community perspective to the multidisciplinary team
Supporting communication between families and service providers
Maintaining appropriate records and documentation within the scope of the role
Participating in community engagement and health promotion activities.




The role will be guided by the individual needs of families and the broader goals of the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** Days program.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with strong connections to Aboriginal community and culture- (This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination act, ****).
Holds relevant qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Has experience working in Aboriginal health, community services or a related environment
Builds relationships based on trust, respect and genuine connection
Understands the importance of cultural safety
Is approachable, reliable and compassionate
Can work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team
Is able to advocate for families and help remove barriers to accessing services
Has a strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
Is comfortable working with families who may have complex or multiple support needs.
Experience working with women, children and families will be highly regarded.
Why Ungooroo?
Ungooroo is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation with a solid commitment to improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for Aboriginal people and families across the Upper Hunter.
This is an opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and community connection in a role whereculture is not an add-on, it is central to the way we work.
You will be part of a team that values:
Aboriginal culture and community connection
Respectful and family-centred care
Collaboration across health and community services
Early intervention and prevention
Building trust with families
Supporting children to have the best possible start in life.
Join our team
If you are passionate about Aboriginal health and want to contribute to a program supporting families from pregnancy through the early years, we would love to hear from you.
This role is an Aboriginal Identified position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination act, ****.
Come and be part of something that makes a difference for generations.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Singleton)
🏢 Ungooroo Aboriginal
📍 Singleton