Aboriginal Health Practitioner/ Aboriginal Health Worker
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- Aboriginal Health Practitioner
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- REQ573436 Requisition #
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- 22 hours ago Post Date
- Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
- Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff)
- Fitness Passport: Affordable gym & pool access for you and family
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner/ Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Loaction: Westmead
Where you'll be working
- Provide comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary health care across Western Sydney and the Greater Western Region.
- Be part of a health district committed to delivering better health services for the people of Western Sydney and beyond.
- Join a dedicated team focused on inclusive, community-driven care and continuous service improvement.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the agreed Scope of Practice and primary healthcare functions for the community in which they work.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Care (Practice)
- Registration: Current Registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal health practitioner
- Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal /Torres Strait Islander
- Being Female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW)
Selection Criteria:
- This is an identified Aboriginal Position. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- In this role, being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Section 31 respectively of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has or is willing to undertake credentialing for maternal health.
- Demonstrated experience in working with multidisciplinary team and to liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy including word processing and data entry skills.
- Active involvement in the local Aboriginal community, with demonstrated understanding and commitment to improving the health issues impacting on Aboriginal women, families and babies
- Ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community screening activities.
- Current NSW Driver’s license and willingness to use for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ573436
Applications Close: 19th May 2025
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 Carolyn Hilsabeck at Carolyn.Hilsabeck@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 340 714.
#S-DNI
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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 of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
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.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
