Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to 24/08/2026
Position Classification : Aboriginal Health Worker
Location : Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration : $31.52 - 45.57 per hour
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ
Application Close : 14/10/2025
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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Overview
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will support your professional development and allow you to succeed and grow in your career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. The Lithgow Campus supports approximately 20,000 people and offers services including Domiciliary care, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, and a Drug and Alcohol unit.
Join a service that values safe, compassionate, and person-centred healthcare. NBMLHD offers a dedicated Aboriginal Health Worker role in the Lithgow multidisciplinary therapy team to provide cultural support and safety to clients, assisting staff in direct and indirect client work. You will be supported by an innovative, experienced, and welcoming team.
If you're passionate about making a real impact and supporting your community, this is where your professionalism and heart can shine. Apply today
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Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
* Accrued Day Off (ADO)
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Education opportunities through Education Training Service (over 110 courses each year)
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, CALD people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. The organisation supports Child Safe Standards. For more information, please click here.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal, please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* Has undertaken or is willing to undertake a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the relevant care area (including RPL processes).
* Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification; applicants will cite their Aboriginality. Information to assist you is available on the NSW Health Stepping Up site.
* Demonstrated experience with or willingness to learn relevant policies and procedures within the Local Health District and NSW Health that guide care services in Primary Care and Community Health.
* Ability to provide cultural brokerage with individuals, carers, families and communities; provide cultural guidance to the team; and facilitate respectful and culturally safe access.
* Experience in providing social support for people with chronic and complex care needs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
* Understanding of health and psychosocial issues for people with chronic conditions; ability to communicate well with Aboriginal people, families and communities, and network with other services.
* Strong written and oral communication and computer skills.
* Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work, including driving long distances across the LHD.
Need more information?
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