Aboriginal Project Officer - Palliative Care
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Location Negotiable, NSWLHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 2 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Project Officer – Palliative Care
District Wide Specialist Palliative Care Services
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal identifying person to join the Specialist Palliative Care Service promoting quality of life and dignity for those with a life limiting illness. The project officer will help improve access to end of life and palliative care for Aboriginal people.
The District-wide Specialist Palliative Care Service is a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a life limiting illness. The service provides consultation services across several care settings, including hospital, community and residential aged care facilities. You will be working with a care service team that includes a team of Specialist Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Dietitian and Palliative Care Doctors. This team is supported by a Nurse Educator in Palliative Care and an Administration team.
This is currently a Monday to Friday service with a telephone support service, after hours and on weekends and works closely with other care providers and services to support clients, their families and carers.
The successful candidate will Engage with Community Elders and other Aboriginal community members to improve the knowledge of and promote culturally appropriate advance care planning, palliative and end of life care, and understanding in the community.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jennifer Ramien on 0437 010 586 or at Jennifer.Ramien@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
