Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker/Practitioner

Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker/Practitioner 
 

Be part of a vibrant and professional team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. In this rewarding role, you'll lead community engagement, health promotion and immunisation initiatives that create lasting positive change. 


Our benefits:

Financial:

• 12% superannuation 
• Salary packaging and novated leasing 
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) 
• Relocation Assistance Considerations

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) 
• Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information) 
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport 
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) 
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance 
  
  
   

Employment type: Permanent Full - Time 
Position classification: Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner 
Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $97,730.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: 38 
Requisition ID: REQ681298 
Location: Albury District Office (Goulburn or Wagga may be considered) 

 
What you’ll be doing:

The Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner plays a key role in delivering the NSW Aboriginal Immunisation Program, working with Aboriginal communities to improve vaccination rates, increase health awareness, and support access to culturally safe healthcare services. The role involves advocacy, health promotion, community engagement, and collaboration with health providers to improve immunisation outcomes and overall wellbeing for Aboriginal people across the Murrumbidgee region.

Your responsibilities will include;

• Deliver culturally safe health promotion, education and advocacy activities to improve immunisation uptake and health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.  
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal community members, schools, health services and key stakeholders to support vaccination programs and community engagement. 
• Use immunisation data to identify priorities and develop targeted strategies for children, adolescents and adults across the region.  
• Support clients to access healthcare and other community services by providing liaison, navigation, referrals and ongoing support. 
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to implement initiatives that improve immunisation coverage and reduce barriers to care.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
•  Aboriginal Health Workers: will be required to complete a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works, or willingness to obtain within 2 years of commencement.
• Aboriginal Health Practitioner: will be required to old a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and hold a current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• NSW Driver License and ability and willingness travel for work purposes.

More information:

 1) Download the Position Description 
 2) Find out more about applying for this position. 
For role related queries or questions contact Alison Nikitas, Director Public Health on Alison.Nikitas@health.nsw.gov.au  

Applications close: 28 August 2026  
 
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.  

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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