Aboriginal Health Worker – Child & Family Health
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Full Time
role located at Glenroy, Albury
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$61,800 pa
+ salary packaging tax benefits to $15,900
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Support
with educational & opportunity
In this role, you will work closely with
Child and Family Health Nurses in the Building Stronger Foundations program to support
Aboriginal individuals, families and children to access health services and
navigate their health journey in a culturally safe and supportive way. You will
work closely with families, parents and carers to help ensure children have the
best start in life and that families feel supported in managing their health
and wellbeing.
You will play an important role in building
trust with community members, providing health information and support, and
helping families connect with the right services. By working alongside families
and children, you will help strengthen health outcomes for the next generation
while ensuring care is delivered in a way that respects culture, community and
connection.
What you
will be doing
Supporting
Aboriginal families and
children to access health and community services
Providing culturally safe
health information, support and guidance to community members to navigate
health services
Working alongside
families, parents and carers to support child and family health and
wellbeing
·
Supporting people to attend appointments and
engage with health programs
·
Participating in child and family health
programs, community activities and health promotion initiatives
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Building strong relationships with local
services to ensure families receive the right support
·
Working collaboratively with the AWAHS team
to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and community
Requirements:
·
A genuine passion and commitment to
supporting Aboriginal
children, families and community
·
Understanding
of early childhood health and wellbeing
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Qualifications in health, Aboriginal health, community services or a related field are desirable, however relevant experience or a willingness to learn
and complete training on the job will also be considered
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To connect to the Aboriginal community and be an enabler for culturally safe supports for
families
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to
build strong relationships
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Ability
to work both independently and as part of a team
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Current Driver’s Licence
·
Working With Children Check and National Police Check
(or willingness to obtain)
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Identify as Aboriginal and /or Torres
Strait Islander
What is offered:
·
Meaningful
work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and
communities
·
Attractive
benefits: Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus superannuation
·
Supportive
team: Inclusive culture, professional development, supervision and EAP access
·
Career growth: Opportunities to develop your skills
and progress your career through training and internal opportunities
·
Progressive
organisation: Contribute to an expanding service with a new health precinct
underway in Wodonga
This is a
rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with community and wants
to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
If you are ready to lead with
purpose and take on a role where your skills truly matter, we would love
to hear from you.
For
a confidential discussion, contact Chiquita Walsh on 0414 713
430
Chiquita.walsh@awahs.com.au
Visit: https://awahs.com.au
Applications
close: 16th April 2026
We’re
reviewing applications as they arrive — apply today!
