Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner - Palliative Care
Provide compassionate, culturally safe care - supporting palliative patients and their families
Remuneration: $35.01 - $45.57 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: Sunday 3rd August 2025
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Health Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We are currently seeking a culturally responsive and empathetic team member to join our Palliative Care service at Moree Community Health.
In this deeply rewarding role, you’ll work within your individual scope of practice to support patients and families navigating grief, loss, and end-of-life care. Your focus will be on providing holistic, patient-centred support that prioritises comfort, quality of life, and cultural safety. Depending on your qualifications, you will also contribute to clinical care where appropriate.As part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with experienced nurses, allied health professionals (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians), and medical staff to ensure palliative care patients receive the support they need - physically, emotionally, and culturally. Your voice and perspective will be essential in shaping how care is delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ensuring it is respectful, inclusive, and grounded in cultural understanding.
Where you’ll be working:
This position is based at Moree Community Health, where you’ll be a valued member of the Palliative Care team. You’ll work alongside a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Consultant to deliver home-based and community-focused care that reflects the unique needs of our rural and regional population.
You’ll have the opportunity to build genuine connections with patients and families, providing continuity of care that extends beyond the clinic. Whether you’re supporting someone through end-of-life planning or helping a family navigate the challenges of loss, your work will be grounded in respect, trust, and cultural sensitivity.
You are someone who brings heart and purpose to your work every day. You understand the importance of walking alongside patients and families during some of life’s most difficult moments, offering not only your professional skills, but also your compassion and cultural insight.
To succeed in this role, you will:
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Have a deep understanding of culturally safe care and its importance in palliative and end-of-life settings
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Be a respectful communicator, able to engage confidently with clients, families, and team members from all backgrounds
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care plans and shared decision-making
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Maintain professional boundaries and always practise within your defined scope of practice
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a purpose-driven team that puts people first
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Receive support and mentoring from experienced clinicians
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Contribute to meaningful change in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
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Make a lasting impact in a vibrant rural community
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Enjoy a role that is varied, fulfilling, and rooted in connection and care
Requirements:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and a current authority to practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
