Aboriginal Health Worker - Harm Reduction Programs - Drug Health Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration: $67,612 - $97,730 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: Redfern Community Health Centre; may be required to work at Marrickville and Canterbury Community Health Centre

Requisition ID: REQ687313

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

The Harm Reduction Program provides a number of services that aim to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses. This includes the Needle and Syringe Program, which is an evidence based public health program that provides sterile injecting equipment, peer support and healthcare navigation to people who inject drugs. Additionally, the Primary Health Care service offers multidisplinary assessment, treatment and referral for vulnerable people including those who inject drugs.

The Aboriginal Health Worker will provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal clients to achieve better health and social outcomes for Aboriginal people. This position will specifically work with clinical staff of Drug Health Services to improve access to treatment for Aboriginal people with drug and alcohol issues. It will include needle distribution, patient advocacy, participation in assessment, practical assistance & referral and follow-up for Aboriginal patients of the service, and liaise with a range of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health and welfare service providers.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

Hold or aspire to hold, a minimum certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary care or a minimum certificate III health qualification in drug and alcohol. Experience working with Aboriginal communities and demonstrated awareness of cross-cultural issues. Experience working in drug and alcohol treatment settings. Experience working across agencies on projects/programs. Holds a Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

Benefits and Perks:

Monthly Accrued Day Off. Additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends. Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus. Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families. Annual influenza vaccination on us! 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 (PD2026_004).

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.

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For enquiries, please contact Daniel O'Raw via email at Daniel.ORaw@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

Applications Close: 10 September 2026

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