Senior Aboriginal Health Worker Child and Family Health - Identified

Do you enjoy working with Community, partnering with Aboriginal families to support children’s wellbeing and strong futures? 

Are you an experienced Aboriginal Health Worker looking for an opportunity to provide cultural leadership within a supportive, multidisciplinary team?

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. #AboriginalEmployment

This is a position identified for females on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

$101,416.00 - $105, 197.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full-Time until 27 June 2027 | Wollongong Community Health Centre | REQ685575 | Applications close: 3 September 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative Child & Family Health team supporting Aboriginal families through culturally safe, relationship-based care. You’ll provide cultural leadership and advocacy within the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) team, act as a key link between SNF, Aboriginal services, and community partners, and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews.

You’ll support families at appointments, provide health education, help strengthen service connections to health services, and contribute to community initiatives. You will also mentor and support Aboriginal Health Workers.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

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, employ over 8,500 staff and provide 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.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         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

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-         Corroboration of Aboriginality and community

-         Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Care or other relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience working within Aboriginal Health Programs and/or health systems. Care coordination skills.

-         NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

This is a temporarily funded position until 27 June 2027 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.

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.

Need more information or help applying?

-         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

-         Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

-         Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Claire O’Brien at ​**************@health.nsw.gov.au

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.