Child and Family, Aboriginal Health Worker in Sydney

This is an Aboriginal Identified Role - we need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Aboriginal Health Worker provides cultural support and care coordination to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to Child & Family Health services by working in partnership with the clinical care providers. Implements a range of health promotion activities. Participates in the review and development of existing and new programs. Increases the cultural appropriateness of care within the Child, Youth & Family services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families by supporting the decisions of the client, advocating for the clients and enabling the clients participation in their families care, identifying obstacles to ongoing care, and finding solutions that will enhance care outcomes.

Additional Benefits:

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria:

• Being of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Holds or aspires to hold the Aboriginal Maternal Health Workers course or a minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care.
• Knowledge and understanding of significant issues in Aboriginal health and its provision.
• Demonstrated skills in health education and care coordination or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
• Understanding of early childhood & maternal health issues.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Current NSW Drivers License Class C.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.

Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.