Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62,512 - $90,357 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ593353
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Aboriginal Health Worker Female (AHWF) is responsible to provide culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal (up to 6 weeks) support to improve the birthing experiences and birthing outcomes experienced by Aboriginal women in RPAH. The AHWF will provide direct assistance and support to expectant mothers and ensure culturally appropriate dealings with other health professionals and support staff during their stay at RPAH.
Experience in the role is desirable but not essential. This position will be working Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, although there can be flexibility in start times if needed.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Female and of Aboriginal descent.
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care Practice or willing to attain.
- Knowledge of and affinity with the local Aboriginal community but moreover part of an Aboriginal community with firsthand understanding of Aboriginal families and culture, with experience in working effectively with Aboriginal women, families and young children.
- Ability to work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate healthcare within the Women’s Health, Neonatology and Paediatrics Unit.
This is an Aboriginal identified position, the applicant must be of Aboriginal descent by proof of Aboriginality, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted as such by the community. Being Female and Aboriginality are recognised as a genuine occupational qualifications and are authorised under section 31(2h) and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
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For enquiries please contact Simone Payn on 0457 135 208 or via email at [email protected].
Applications Close: 4 September 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
