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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (from 13 July 2025 until 2 January 2026)Position Classification: Aboriginal Health WorkerRemuneration: $62,512.00 $90,357.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)Hours per Week: up to 30Requisition ID: REQ585221Applications Close: 15 July 2025Vaccination Category: AOutstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and were ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.Weve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerationsSubsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your familyFree confidential counselling services for you and your familyFlexible working arrangements, choose your own hours!Craving a fresh start somewhere new and interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from a state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured, and youll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.There is so much to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - youll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)Want to know more about the community of Griffith? Visit us here.About Your RoleThe Aboriginal Health Worker role is non-clinical and provides a variety of services in a community and/or hospital setting. These services include advocacy, support, and liaison and health promotion.Aboriginal Health Workers also communicate with, and facilitate access to, other government and non-government organisations and support services in order to provide care that meets the social, emotional and cultural needs of the patient/client. This communication may occur during and/or after the persons contact with the health service.The Aboriginal Health Practitioner provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal Clients, inpatients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the Scope of Practice for the community in which they work.Work with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to develop and implement programs and strategies for improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal individuals and communities.The Aboriginal Health Practitioner has to be multi skilled to be able to deliver an appropriate service to meet the needs of Aboriginal patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, and to act effectively as cultural brokers between the Aboriginal patients and hospital system.Aboriginal Health Workers are required to complete a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and obtain AHPRA registration within a two-year period of commencing in the role in order to transition to the Aboriginal Health Practitioner classification.Learn More About The Role And Requirements Here.Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHDYour application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.Go on, youve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Sabrina Brown, Coordinator Maternal Child & Family Aboriginal Health on 02 9763 3469 or Sabrina.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr