At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide culturally sensitive drug and alcohol services to the Aboriginal community.
- Company: Join ISLHD, a leading health service in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on cultural respect and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your health career.
- Qualifications: Must hold or work towards Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care.
The predicted salary is between 97730 - 97730 $ per year.
Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community. 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 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
$67,612 – $97,730 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) | REQ702811 | Applications close: 10 November 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The Aboriginal Health Worker Transition to Practice is a member of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Drug and Alcohol Service. The primary purpose of the position is to liaise and work with the Aboriginal community and Aboriginal specific service providers in the area to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive drug and alcohol services. These include direct clinical care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities to achieve better health access and outcomes. This work would be carried out whilst working towards meeting requirements for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner. The Aboriginal Health Worker is responsible for ensuring that culturally appropriate treatment and community prevention strategies are conducted in consultation with staff and consumers of the service.
A little about us. From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events. ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff and provides community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits of working with ISLHD:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Hold or be willing to work towards a minimum Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice), and be willing to work towards Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) standards to meet Registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- Corroboration of Aboriginality and community
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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