Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner - Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service - Identified

Bring your cultural knowledge, community connection, and passion for supporting women and babies into a role that truly matters. Join the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) team at Moree Community Health Service and walk alongside Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women through their pregnancy journey and into early motherhood.

As an Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner, you will provide trusted, culturally safe care and support to Aboriginal families, helping to create healthy beginnings and stronger futures for the next generation.

You’ll be part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that values your voice, your lived experience, and your cultural insight.

What you'll be doing 

• Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy and up to 8 weeks after birth through home visits, clinic care, and community outreach.
• Deliver education and care that is grounded in culture, respect, and dignity.
• Work alongside midwives, child and family health nurses, and local health services to ensure families receive coordinated, wraparound care.
• Participate in outreach clinics in Mungindi and Collarenebri, and contribute to specialist clinics with support from John Hunter Hospital.
• Be part of a team that is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and babies.

What we're looking for 

We want to hear from people who:

• Have strong cultural connections and a deep understanding of Aboriginal ways of being, knowing, and doing.
• Are passionate about supporting women and families through pregnancy and early parenthood.
• Can work respectfully with clients and collaboratively with health professionals across services.
• Are looking to grow their skills and knowledge in the maternal and infant health space.

Requirements

• A minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or another relevant health qualification.
• If you don’t yet have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice), we will support you to achieve this through study leave and training.

Why you'll love working with us 

• Be based on Country, with travel to other lands through outreach clinics – ideal for someone returning home or seeking local impact.
• Work in a service designed by and for Aboriginal communities, where your contribution has real meaning.
• Join a strong, supportive Aboriginal health workforce across the region.
• Access ongoing support to complete further education and develop your career.
• Help shape and deliver culturally safe care in partnership with the community.
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a lasting difference for Aboriginal families, babies and communities.

Ready to apply or want to know more?

Reach out for a yarn – we’d love to talk with you about the role and how we can support your journey.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this position is based and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We are committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to improve health outcomes and ensure cultural safety across all services.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au