Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (PARVAN) - Female Only - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ588972 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior
Remuneration: $93,764.00 - $97,261.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ588972
Application Close Date: 27/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/07/2025 – 06/08/2025
Contact Details: Laura McDonald (PARVAN Head of Department) – 02 9794 0920 | Laura.McDonald@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴 In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About The Opportunity
The South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Staying Safe in Community Directorate (PARVAN) is proud to offer a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and culturally grounded Senior Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) to support Aboriginal children, young people, and families impacted by violence, abuse, and neglect. This full-time, permanent role sits across two critical services—the Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) and the Sexual Assault Service (SAS)—and is based primarily at Liverpool and Hoxton Park Community Health Centres, with outreach to communities across the Dharawal, Gundungurra and Darug Nations, including Bankstown, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly, and Wingecarribee. In this role, you will bring a deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, community, and kinship systems to ensure culturally safe, respectful, and holistic service provision.
Central to this role is honouring and embedding the values of Aboriginal culture—connection to Country, community, family, spirituality, and identity—into everyday practice. You will provide psycho-social support, case management, and advocacy in culturally meaningful ways, while also mentoring other Aboriginal Health Workers and offering cultural consultation to staff across violence, abuse and neglect (VAN) programs. Your leadership will help shape services that reflect the strengths, resilience, and unique cultural needs of Aboriginal people. You will engage directly with local Elders, Aboriginal organisations and community members to build trust, foster partnerships, and promote early access to care. Through health promotion, prevention, and community education projects, you will help raise awareness of issues like sexual assault and family violence, while supporting healing and safety in culturally safe spaces. With support from the SWSLHD Aboriginal Health team, access to professional development, cultural supervision, peer support, and a range of workplace benefits—including monthly ADOs and use of pool vehicles—you will be empowered to make a lasting impact for Aboriginal families across South Western Sydney.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Please describe your cultural and community connections (an applicant’s trace is genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discriminations Act 1977).
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Can you please share a time that you have successfully used your connections with the Aboriginal community to advocate and improve outcomes for children and their families where there has been violence, abuse and neglect?
- Please describe a time whereby you played a leadership role within a multidisciplinary team. How did you use your skills and knowledge to support the provision of culturally responsive service within this team?
- Give an example of a time that you have established networks that have supported referral pathways and coordination for Aboriginal clients and families. What knowledge, skills and strengths did you use to do this?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mcdonald on Laura.Mcdonald@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
