Overview
Help increase access to health treatment and prevention services for Aboriginal people within the community.
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
Role details
Join us in shaping healthier futures. We are seeking a compassionate Aboriginal Health Worker to play a key role in providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support during health assessments for Aboriginal children and young people in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC).
In this collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll work closely with registered nurses, social workers, a paediatrician and administrative support to guide carers and young people through their healthcare journey. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for carers and caseworkers, facilitating the engagement of Aboriginal children and young people with the OOHC Health Pathway Program (HPP). You will coordinate and support health assessments, assist in the development of Health Management Plans, and liaise with external health providers, the Department of Communities and Justice and other non-government organisations to ensure optimal health outcomes.
You will attend multidisciplinary clinic appointments, particularly for cases with complex needs, and provide follow-up support to carers. Your work will be integral in bridging communication between clinical teams and Aboriginal communities, ensuring that care is delivered in a culturally respectful and effective manner.
The OOHC Health Pathway Program team includes a nurse, a social worker, a paediatrician and administrative support.
Position classification and requirements
Position classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Salary: $31.52 - $45.57 per hour + 12% superannuation and salary packaging
Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week, until 28 May 2028 (with possible extension subject to funding)
Location: Illawarra Child Development Centre, North Wollongong
Applications close: 1 October 2025
Essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Valid NSW Driver's Licence
Corroboration of Aboriginality and community
Benefits
Allocated Days Off (ADO) – one paid day off per month for eligible full-time employees
Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing – lease a car with pre-tax salary (eligible full-time employees)
Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional support
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
About ISLHD
ISLHD covers an area from Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, spanning 5,687 square kilometres. The region includes beaches, forests and festivals. Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operates seven hospital sites and provides community health services across 58 locations. Sydney and Canberra are nearby.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
How to apply
Apply by reading the Position Description, then submit a resume and answer the targeted questions and selection criteria via the online portal. Ensure you meet the essential requirements listed above.
Need more information
For role-related queries or help applying, contact Karmen Bond at
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