Identified Aboriginal Health Worker - REQ593995

Location

Randwick NSW

Benefits

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Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Full job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2026.

Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker

Remuneration: 62512 - 90357 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ593995

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 8 August 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Worker to join the Speech Pathology team based at La Perouse, that provides early intervention services for Aboriginal children.

If you have any questions about the position, please don't hesitate to contact Aimee-Kate Parkes on 0439407702 or via email at AimeeKate.Parkes@health.nsw.gov.au.

What you'll be doing

To work as part of a team implementing the CESPHN funded SCH Speech Pathology departments’ targeted earlier intervention program, with a focus on screening, early intervention strategies, the development of programs to support vulnerable Aboriginal children and families and to strengthen communities. To work as part of the SCH Speech Pathology team using outreach and soft entry strategies to reach out to Aboriginal families and communities in order to create communities that are safe and supportive for Aboriginal children and families. Provide cultural support for SCH Speech Pathology clients and visitors to the service who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

Salary packaging for tax savings

Meal entertainment savings

Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

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Find out more about applying for this position

Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network

Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website

Eligibility List – An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Further Contacts and Support

Please contact Aimee-Kate Parkes on 0439407702 or via email at AimeeKate.Parkes@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact – SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

Please let AimeeKate.Parkes@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

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