Occupation
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary
$72,186 - $93,971 per annum + super
Employment Type
Full-time, temporary until July 2027
Applications Deadline
8 June 2026 at 11:59pm
EEO Statement
This position is 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 status and meet selection criteria.
Responsibilities
* Work within a busy emergency department delivering culturally safe, high‐quality care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families.
* Support patient assessment, triage, monitoring, and care planning using clinical judgement.
* Act as a cultural broker between patients, families, and the clinical team.
* Advocate for culturally safe care and support informed decision‐making.
* Liaise with nursing, medical, allied health staff to coordinate care.
* Support discharge planning and referrals to inpatient teams, outpatient services, ACCHOs, and community supports; follow up to reduce re‐presentation.
* Collaborate with other Aboriginal Health Practitioners, participate in multidisciplinary discussions, and contribute to quality improvement and cultural capability.
Typical Day
* Engage with patients and families in the ED, often during times of stress or crisis.
* Support assessments, monitor patient wellbeing, assist with care planning.
* Advocate and support culturally safe care and informed decision‐making.
* Liaise with nursing, medical, and allied health staff.
* Support discharge planning and referrals.
* Follow up patients to support continuity of care.
Qualifications
* Aboriginality – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.
* Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and a current authority to practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Strong cultural knowledge, connection to community and ability to provide culturally safe support.
* Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills with patients, families, and staff.
* Ability to advocate confidently for Aboriginal patients.
* Professional boundaries, confidentiality, and reliability.
* Willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Skills and Knowledge
* Hospital systems, clinical processes, and documentation requirements.
* Specific clinical or scope‐of‐practice skills (supported through training and supervision).
* Local service pathways, referral processes, and community networks.
* Use of electronic medical records and reporting systems.
Training and Support
Structured orientation, supervision, ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Training provided to support scope of practice, documentation, and use of electronic medical records. Ongoing education and development opportunities including internal training and mandatory updates.
Benefits
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
* Monthly allocated days off for full‐time employees.
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part‐time employees).
* Fitness passport for health and well‐being – discounted gym options for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
* Sustainable Healthcare initiatives – Together towards zero.
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
Legal and Policy Compliance
All new employees must comply with occupational assessments, screening, and vaccination requirements for Category A positions as outlined in NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015.
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