Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Midwifery Group Practice Join to apply for the Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Midwifery Group Practice role at NSW Health. Previous applicants need not re-apply. Job Details Employment Type: 2 x Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner Remuneration: $72,186 - $93,971 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Blacktown Hospital Where you'll be working Based at Blacktown Hospital, you will join a committed team within Western Sydney Local Health District focused on delivering holistic, culturally grounded care for Aboriginal women and families. You will be part of a supportive environment that values collaboration, respect and shared cultural learning. Work within a dedicated maternity and community health environment Join a team passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal families Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive and person‑centred care approach Engage closely with local Aboriginal communities Be supported by multidisciplinary clinicians who value cultural expertise What You'll Be Doing You will provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive antenatal and postnatal support (up to 6 weeks), delivering direct clinical services within your scope of practice to strengthen the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal women and their families. Deliver culturally safe, holistic care alongside the multidisciplinary team Partner with midwives to ensure culturally informed antenatal and postnatal support Develop, coordinate and evaluate Aboriginal health programs and health promotion activities Engage with local Aboriginal communities to support culturally appropriate care plans Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with legislative and organisational requirements Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join NSW Health and help shape stronger, healthier futures for Aboriginal families in Western Sydney. Apply now to be part of a team committed to culturally safe care and lasting community outcomes. 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: Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Care (Practice). Registration: Current registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal health practitioner. Evidence of diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Confirmation of Aboriginality. Selection Criteria This is an identified Aboriginal Position. This is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14d of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Being a woman is also a genuine occupational qualification under Section 31 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and willingness to undertake credentialing for maternal health. Demonstrated experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and liaising with other health professionals and external agencies to facilitate integrated care for Aboriginal people. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal women, families and children. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, time management, and computer literacy including word processing and data entry skills. Active involvement in the local Aboriginal community with demonstrated understanding and commitment to improving health issues impacting Aboriginal communities. Ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and take a lead role in initiating and carrying out community screening activities. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 17th December 2025 People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments 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 . 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. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr