Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Narellan Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62512.00 - $90357.00
Requisition ID: REQ600639
Application Close Date: 07/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/09/2025 - 17/09/2025
Contact Details: Prue Matthews – 0408278179 | [email protected]
️This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1977. ️
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About The Opportunity
What makes this role unique to others?
- Opportunity to work in a culturally safe, family-centered model of care, making a real impact on Aboriginal families.
- Focused on early intervention and prevention, supporting families from the antenatal period until the child is 5 years old.
- Sustained Home Visiting Program – providing holistic, ongoing support to families in need.
- Work in partnership with Aboriginal Health Workers and social workers to deliver integrated, culturally appropriate care.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
What does the role entail?
- Providing culturally responsive, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to Aboriginal families.
- Conducting home visits and offering practical health support based on primary health care principles.
- Collaborating with Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health professionals to develop personalised care plans.
- Educating families about early childhood development, health promotion, and parenting strategies.
- Supporting referrals to community and government services to ensure a holistic approach to family well-being.
- Advocating for Aboriginal health needs and contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
Who does the position work with?
- Aboriginal Health Workers – ensuring cultural needs are addressed.
- Social Workers – supporting families with complex needs.
- Multidisciplinary health teams – including allied health professionals, child and family health nurses, and external healthcare providers.
- Aboriginal community organisations and services – creating strong referral networks and partnerships.
Professional qualities that the ideal candidate would possess
- Passion for Aboriginal health and improving child and family outcomes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective engagement with families and the healthcare team.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, client-centered environment.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex family situations.
- A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and culturally safe practices.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal families, providing early support that shapes a child's future. It’s a rewarding, hands-on role for a compassionate nurse who values cultural connection, family-centred care, and community engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
The position is responsible for the provision of culturally responsive, client centred care coordination service to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-5 within a Sustained Health Home visiting model. The position will work collaboratively with Child and Family Health Nurses and other allied health professionals to provide assessment, care coordination and education to families and take 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 descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
- Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or relevant qualification OR willingness to complete and to undertake further training as identified.
- Demonstrated experience delivering culturally responsive health services to Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care coordination or case management services.
- 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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