Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Chronic Care Program - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ577207 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until June 2026
Location: Miller Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $1,198.03 - $1,731.68 per week
Requisition ID: REQ577207
Application Close Date: 01/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 04/06/2025 – 11/06/2025
Contact Details: Maree Tohi – 02 8781 8020 or 0477 346 010| Maree.Tohi@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).⚫️🟡🔴
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Aboriginal Health Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide culturally safe, patient-centred care coordination to Aboriginal patients with chronic or complex health care needs.
Working in close partnership with clinicians, you will support patients and families through:
- Providing comprehensive assessment of health and social needs, in collaboration with other health professionals
- Providing care coordination to ensure seamless access to service
- Providing education and advocacy to empower individuals and communities
This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes and strengthening cultural safety within our healthcare system.
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below before the closing date.
What You'll be Doing
The position is responsible for the provision of culturally safe, patient centred care coordination services to Aboriginal patients and their families with chronic and/or complex needs.
The position will work collaboratively with a clinician to provide assessment, care coordination, and education to patients, families and carers that takes into account clinical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
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.
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or relevant qualification or willingness to complete further training as identified.
- Demonstrated understanding of the range of factors that have influenced the health status of Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated experience delivering culturally safe health services to Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
- 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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Additional Information
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.
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