Aboriginal Outreach Worker (Aboriginal Health Worker)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,198.03 - $1,731.68 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Sydney Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ571008
Are you looking for a place to build an exciting and rewarding career?
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District’s Community Health Centres have a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.This role will be based across SLHD.
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
- Certificate 111 in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or currently enrolled or has relevant Aboriginal health qualification and a willingness to undertake further training as identified.
- Experience and demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health needs and ability to initiate effective strategies when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable)
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.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Helen Hislop on 0473 204 380 or email at helen.hislop@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 1 June 2025
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