Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time (contract until 31 December 2026)
Location: Site Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District
Position Classification
: Dependent on Qualifications
Remuneration
Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 1: $65.83 to $67.17 per hour
Occupational Therapist Lvl 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour
Social Worker Lvl 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour
Welfare Officer Lvl 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ635284
Applications Close: 1 February 2026
Interview Details:
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About The Service
Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community
Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
At Southern our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community. Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing.
Make a meaningful difference by supporting your community's health and cultural wellbeing
Support for
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
* Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
What You'll Be Doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will assist consumers of the Mental Health services to navigate the systems, services and processes that are established between Mental Health and non-government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, and ensure appropriate support at transitional points in care for Aboriginal people
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will provide support and knowledge of preventative, health and social care wrap around services that provide a response for Aboriginal consumers and navigate appropriate referral pathways. The role will work closely with the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce and the acute mental health services to ensure to that Aboriginal people accessing mental health services feel culturally safe and empowered in making decisions in regard to their health.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will also support clinical teams in the provision of culturally informed assessment and treatment approaches, discharging planning and ensure the social, cultural and historical contexts are at the forefront of services offered through mental health services. With the Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator ensuring services build on the strengths, resources and knowledge of Aboriginal consumers.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will be responsible for supporting the acute mental health services to increase their capacity to work with Aboriginal people, families and communities in a culturally safe manner.
Selection Criteria
* Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
* Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses )with minimum of 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience), Occupational Therapists, Welfare Officer or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
* Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with experience in mental health and/or social emotional spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.
* Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families and carers in a person-centred and holistic manner that promotes self-determination and in context of the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strength based approach.
* Demonstrated skills in negotiation, communication and facilitation skills.
* Demonstrated skills in consumer advocacy, cultural support, and providing evidence based education and information to consumers and/or their family and carers.
* Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
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