Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers

Northern Sydney Local Health District are looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to join our casual pool.  You will be responsible to provide support and advocacy for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients within hospitals and community in the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers has an important role in the care, welfare and assistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing health services to ensure a culturally safe, appropriate and respectful patient journey.

Employment Type: Casual with the option to join the casual pool!
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $31.53 - $45.57 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ565988

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.  

Where you'll be working
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers will be based at the NSLHD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service Office and work across the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). 
You will be supported by the Muru Dali Gili Gili Employee Network, that provides culturally appropriate connection, networking, peer support, mentoring, social events, activities and a celebration of the cultural and linguistic diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities at NSLHD.  The network also provides an opportunity to contribute to activities that advance inclusion, maximise workforce participation, enhance employee engagement and support career progression for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at NSLHD.

What you'll be doing
You will collaborate with various health services to deliver flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, aiming to improve health outcomes and enhance access to healthcare services throughout the Northern Sydney Local Health District.