Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Brighter Beginnings
- Empower Aboriginal children with holistic, flexible, and culturally safe care!
- Generous leave entitlements as per NSW Health (State) awards.
- Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.
Opportunity to join a new team in Western Sydney Local Health District. Work with us to provide 4-year-old health and development checks in Early Education settings.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Remuneration: $69,410 - $90,357 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Brighter Beginnings is a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to provide health and development screening and assessment to preschool children in early education and childcare centres in western Sydney.
The Brighter Beginnings Aboriginal Health Practitioner works in a multidisciplinary team and contributes to the delivery of flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health screening services to Aboriginal children to achieve better developmental health outcomes.
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services such as health and development screening of children and as defined by the Aboriginal Health Practitioner Scope of Practice and as demonstrated through competency assessment.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Qualification: Holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice).
- Registration: Current authority to practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Selection Criteria:
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a clinical team using initiative and expertise.
- Demonstrated community connection, engagement and commitment to Aboriginal health and understanding of the issues that impact on service delivery in relation to Aboriginal Health.
- Demonstrated local knowledge and understanding of the health issues and key policies that impact on Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health service, in early childhood education or other relevant setting.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of computer-based applications.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ563762
Applications Close: 10th April 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Brendan Bennett - Brighter Beginnings Project Manager on 0439 139 473 or at Brendan.Bennett@health.nsw.gov.au
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
