Aboriginal Health Worker

Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Healthy Deadly Feet - Identified Hunter New England Local Health District – Tamworth NSW Walk Strong, Stay Deadly - Making Healthy Feet a Community Journey Remuneration: $65,012 – $93,971 per annum + superannuation + salary packagingLocation: Tamworth Community Health Service | Kamilaroi / Gomeroi CountryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until December 2027Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Aboriginal Health WorkerRequisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Sunday 11th January 2026 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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. About the role Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities? We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join the Healthy Deadly Feet Program in Tamworth. This role is all about making a real difference by supporting culturally safe care and helping mob stay strong and healthy.As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will work closely with clients to provide education, support, and advocacy around foot health and chronic disease prevention. You’ll assist with performing basic foot care, assisting podiatrists with assessment/treatment, coordinate appointments, and help people navigate the health system in a way that respects culture and community. Your role is vital in building trust and ensuring care is delivered in a culturally safe way. There is a lot of support for this role. You’ll have an onsite manager, with additional support from the Allied Health Directorate manager for professional queries. Onsite there is the Podiatry team to go to for clinical questions, who will be able to help you upskill. You’ll have access to ongoing training and professional development, as well as cultural supervision, and mentorship from experienced Aboriginal health staff. We also provide a strong network of peers across the region, so you’ll never feel like you’re doing this alone. Where you’ll be working You’ll be part of a passionate Podiatry team that includes podiatrists, nurses, and other allied health professionals. We work together to provide holistic care, and we value the knowledge and connection you bring to the community. The team is supportive, collaborative, and committed to closing the gap in health outcomes. This position would be working in a community setting, which involves clinic, community, and outreach services. The team provide community-focused healthcare to help improve diabetes related foot disease outcomes within the Health Deadly Feet Program. About you For this role, we’re looking for someone who’s deeply connected to culture and community and can make people feel safe and supported. You’ll need to be a great communicator who can build trust and work well with others. The technical skills like foot health screening and using health systems can be taught on the job, but cultural knowledge, problem solving skills, empathy, and the ability to advocate for clients are what we are looking for in this position. Requirements Hold a 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) or willingness to work towards What we offer Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Additional Information To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. How to apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. Please describe your knowledge of the health issues impacting Aboriginal communities, and provide examples of how you have contributed to improving health outcomes in a culturally sensitive way. Can you provide an example of a time you were required to learn new knowledge or skills and explain how you applied this learning in your work? Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Aly Holt on **************@health.nsw.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr