Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner - Identified

Support your community, connect culture and care, and help improve lives with DACS as an Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration: $62,512 – $90,357 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Awabakal Country | Newcastle Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until June 2026
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Requisition ID: REQ579497
Applications Close: Monday 30th June 2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering holistic primary care to individuals and families accessing Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS). Your connection to community, cultural knowledge, and ability to build strong relationships will help clients feel safe, heard, and supported on their journey to better health outcomes.

You’ll be a key link between clients and the wider clinical team - helping to ensure that each client’s voice, needs, and goals are clearly understood and supported. Your work will directly contribute to improving lives and promoting culturally safe care within the service.

Where you’ll be working:

You’ll work closely with the DACS Aboriginal Manager and be supported by an engaged and active Aboriginal workforce. You’ll be part of a collaborative team including nurses, medical officers, and counsellors - providing support to them while receiving ongoing support and professional development in return.

This is a role where you’ll be truly valued and have space to grow, learn, and lead.

About you:

You’re someone who is approachable, compassionate, and culturally grounded. You understand the importance of tribe and community relationships and are confident in navigating these respectfully.

You bring strong communication skills - both verbal and non-verbal - and know how to build trust while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. You’re resilient, reliable, and committed to ensuring every client experiences culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive care.

Requirements:

• This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under section 14d of the anti-discrimination act 1977.
• Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification with a desire to complete a Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) or other relevant health qualification deemed appropriate by the manager, following appointment to the position through supported education, training and study leave. 
• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Kate Forbes-Walker on Kate.ForbesWalker@health.nsw.gov.au