Aboriginal Health Worker - Eye Health Coordinator
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- Aboriginal Health Worker
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- REQ580227 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30 Jun 2026)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $31.53 - $45.57 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 18
Applications Close: 16 June 2025 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Health Worker – Eye Health Coordinator
Dubbo Health Service
About the role
An exciting opportunity to work closely with the Ophthalmology Team to deliver equitable access to care for all Eye Health patients within the WNSWLHD. This is a temporary role with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
As an Aboriginal Health Worker with a minimum Certificate III Aboriginal Primary Health Care or with evidence of enrolment, you will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing co-ordination and support to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait patients referred to the Dubbo Public Eye Clinic. In addition, your role will involve planning, developing and implementing education & disease prevention programs, maintaining data and records and providing mentoring support and cultural guidance to other staff members.
The Dubbo Public Eye Clinic is a friendly and busy service where a dedicated team of ophthalmologists, orthoptists and nurses provide clinics within the Ambulatory Care Centre at Dubbo Hospital, as well as services across the region. You will be supported by administration and nursing staff, the Team Leader and Staff Specialists.
Your part in helping our service deliver holistic, culturally appropriate, supportive and effective care is highly valued and you will be rewarded in a role where you will be developed professionally and make a clear difference to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people in our community.
Learn more about our commitment to closing the gap, growing our aboriginal workforce and Aboriginal Health careers on our Aboriginal Health Careers page.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jos Barber, Administration Manager – Outpatient Services on (02) 6809 6577 or at joselyn.barber@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
