Aboriginal Hlth Worker..Aboriginal Health Workers
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 10 May 2026)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.02 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Where you'll be working
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aims for better health services for western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
The WSLHD Needle and Syringe Program is seeking a dedicated professional to address the specific health needs of Aboriginal people with respect to Hepatitis C prevention and illicit drug use. This role involves program development, cultural expertise, and community advocacy.
In this role you will:
- Develop, facilitate, and evaluate programs for Aboriginal communities within the Needle and Syringe Program (NSP).
- Provide cultural expertise and support to the NSP team and wider Drug Health workforce.
- Represent the NSP in promoting Aboriginal health needs within the community.
- Deliver outreach services across WSLHD NSP sites.
- Focus on prevention and care of blood-borne viruses among injecting drug users.
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working in a collaborative and dynamic healthcare environment. Your expertise will be valued as you contribute to the wellbeing of those you serve.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria
- This is an identified Aboriginal position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under section 14d of the anti-discrimination act 1977.
- A minimum of Certificate 3 in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or equivalent and experience as a health worker / health promotion worker in the government or non-government sector
- An understanding of Harm Minimisation
- Knowledge of blood borne viruses such as HIV, HCV and HBV
- Non-judgemental and empathic approach to people who inject drugs
- An understanding of Health Promotion and Community development
- An ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with marginalised groups within a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) or other relevant service.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
Requisition ID: REQ514032
Applications Close: 28th November 2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Peter Emeana on Peter.Emeana@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter ofyour application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
