* Make a meaningful impact supporting Aboriginal mental health care.
* Work in a modern, state-of-the-art teaching hospital.
* Join a culturally diverse and supportive team environment.
Support, advocate and connect Aboriginal consumers in mental health care—build trust, strengthen pathways, and champion culturally safe outcomes.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $65,012 – $93,971 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join a progressive and inclusive team at Blacktown Hospital, located in one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering staff wellbeing and professional growth.
* Modern facilities designed to enhance patient outcomes and staff experience
* Teaching hospital with strong links to university education and training
* Dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped gardens for wellbeing
* Convenient access to Westpoint Shopping Centre and public transport
* Flexible parking options including onsite and nearby street parking
What you'll be doing
In this vital, non-clinical role, you will advocate for and support Aboriginal consumers and their families accessing inpatient mental health services, ensuring care is culturally safe, respectful, and responsive.
* Engage with Aboriginal consumers admitted to mental health units, providing support and advocacy throughout their care journey
* Act as a key liaison between consumers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen communication and understanding
* Support care planning, discharge coordination, and connection to community and support services
* Promote culturally safe practices and contribute to education and awareness across the service
* Contribute to Aboriginal Health strategies and participate in cultural and community initiatives
Ready to make a difference where it matters most?
Join us and help shape better health outcomes for Aboriginal communities while building a rewarding and meaningful career with NSW Health.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Relevant Qualification in Health
Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent with established links with their local Aboriginal community. WSLHD considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. A commitment to the improvement of health care of Aboriginal peoples in contact with the WSLHD.
Selection Criteria:
* Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Antidiscrimination Act NSW 1977).
* Have or be willing to obtain relevant qualifications in Certificate III or IV community services or primary health care.
* Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal people who experience mental health conditions and psychosocial distress. This includes intergenerational trauma, various family structures and the impacts of social and emotional wellbeing impacts for Aboriginal communities
* Experience in working effectively with a large range of health professionals and advocating for Aboriginal mental health consumers and their families in addressing their health care needs
* Experience in working effectively with a large range of health professionals and advocating for Aboriginal mental health consumers and their families in addressing their health care needs
* Demonstrated experience working with complex issues, problem solving, that impact Aboriginal consumers when in a mental health hospital setting. Understanding of the management of consumer complaints and consumer privacy and escalation processes
* License: Class C Driver's License
Requisition ID: REQ640803
Applications Close: 22nd April 2026
Need more information ?
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* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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* For inquiries about the role, contact Yi Jean Chew on
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.