District Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Co-ordinator - Identified
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ567622 Requisition #
Be a cultural leader driving change – Join the VAN team as an Aboriginal Family Well-Being and Violence Prevention Coordinator.
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service, Gomeroi / Kamilaroi / Gamilaraay Country or Anaiwan Country
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ567622
Applications Close: Sunday, 4th of May
Where you’ll be working:
Join the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Network – a committed, multidisciplinary team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal workers delivering trauma-informed and strength-based care to people affected by domestic and family violence, sexual assault, and child protection issues.
This role will be based on Gomeroi / Kamilaroi Country, with the position located in either Moree, Inverell, Armidale, or Tamworth. The VAN service spans many Aboriginal Nations across the Hunter New England footprint and is committed to culturally safe and responsive healthcare.
You’ll be working within a compassionate, supportive team that values Aboriginal leadership, cultural knowledge, and lived experience to influence meaningful, systemic change.
About the role:
As the Aboriginal Family Well-Being and Violence Prevention Coordinator, you will be a cultural and strategic leader working in partnership with non-Aboriginal VAN service leaders to improve the quality, accessibility, and cultural safety of services for Aboriginal people across HNE Health.
In this position, you will:
- Provide leadership and cultural brokerage to the district VAN team
- Support and supervise a small team of Aboriginal Family Well-Being and Violence Prevention workers
- Influence system-wide change and ensure services are aligned with the needs of Aboriginal people, families, and communities
- Foster collaborative partnerships with communities and services to build trust and improve outcomes
This is a unique opportunity to lead and influence while also providing on-the-ground support to a small, impactful team.
About you:
You are a self-motivated cultural leader who brings:
- Strong knowledge of the impacts of domestic and family violence, sexual assault, or child protection
- Hope and confidence in the power of culturally safe healthcare to support healing
- A deep connection to community and the ability to work with cultural integrity
- A commitment to mentoring others and guiding service development
Requirements:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)
- Experience working in domestic and family violence, child protection or sexual assault
- Ability to provide cultural leadership and advocacy
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across a multidisciplinary environment
- Willingness to travel across the district as required
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and connected to community. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to local services and regional hubs
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting work-life balance
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
- Ongoing professional development through the NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence
- Cultural supervision and strategic support from a dedicated leadership team
- Career stability and a voice in system-wide cultural transformation
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Morrison on Rebecca.Morrison@health.nsw.gov.au
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
