Aboriginal Health Worker/Aboriginal Health Practitioner SNF Plus

About this role

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027) Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner (Dependent on Qualification and Experience) Remuneration: $67612 - $97730 + Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ686045 Location: Broken Hill To apply for this position you must of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. (N.B. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW). We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door! Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke! Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West. What you'll be doing This position will work within the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) Plus team and be responsible for providing holistic and culturally sensitive care. The Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner promotes the value(s) of the SNF Plus program across their local cultural networks, supporting staff in relation to best practice in culturally competent health care, increasing the delivery of culturally safe and responsive care. What is on offer * 5 weeks paid annual leave per year * Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment * Novated leasing * A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month * Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training * Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA) * Fitness passport * A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep About Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. About Broken Hill A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: * This is an Aboriginal Identified position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. 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. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. * Certificate III or IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Or willingness to complete within 2 years. * Understanding of the challenges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families may experience in accessing health services. * Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with health professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment. * Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required). * Demonstrated skills in supporting client assessment, support, assistance, care navigation and advocacy in health or related field and have the ability to develop and deliver culturally appropriate programs and resources * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management and computer literacy, including word processing and data entry skills. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sheryl Smith on Sheryl.Chapman@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 31st August 2026 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.