At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with culturally safe health care.
- Company: Join the Western NSW Local Health District and make a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy vibrant regional living in beautiful Orange, NSW.
- Why this job: Shape the future of rural health while gaining valuable experience and qualifications.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and passion for community health.
The predicted salary is between 67612 - 97730 $ per year.
Western NSW Local Health District - Orange NSW
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Job share may be considered (up to 17 Sept 2027)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $67,612.00 - $97,730.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 9 Nov 2026 - 11:59pm
About the role
Make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Orange. Join the Orange Health Service Social Work Department as an Aboriginal Health Worker and help ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, carers and families receive culturally safe, respectful and responsive care. This role includes providing support with women's business and contributing to culturally appropriate care that respects community values, traditions and needs.
We're looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, experience in health or community services, and a passion for improving health outcomes. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated team while building your professional skills and contributing to quality improvement and better patient care. This role also supports you to complete a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice).
Located in the beautiful Central West of NSW, Orange offers the best of rural living alongside the culture, services and opportunities of a vibrant regional city. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join Western NSW Local Health District.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Brad Haines, Head of Department on 0483 177 *** or at ***********@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 - only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply.
- Being female is considered a genuine occupational qualification as per Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Contact Details:
Western NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
