Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker

We are seeking a motivated Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Immunisation team in the Public Health Unit. This role will work with parents, communities and immunisation providers to ensure Aboriginal children are vaccinated on time.

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time

Position Classification : Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration : $31.53 - $45.57 per hour

Hours Per Week : 8

Requisition ID : REQ586505

Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working : Public Health Unit at Hornsby Hospital

What you'll be doing : The overall purpose of this position is to improve timely immunisation coverage in Aboriginal children. This position will access the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) data for Aboriginal child immunisation records, facilitate liaison and build relationships between relevant parties including communities, parents, Aboriginal Medical Services, other immunisation providers and other stakeholders and assist in the delivery of strategies to improve timely Aboriginal immunisation coverage.

People of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria :

Holds or is willing to enrol for the Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a relevant area of health care or equivalent work experience in health or community services.Aboriginality (under section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act).Knowledge and experience of working within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia with ability, willingness and commitment to engage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities living in Northern Sydney Local Health District.Preferred experience in a government or community organisation dealing with community or health issues.Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Karen Chee on

• or 0435 642 891

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 . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking / Declaration Form and TB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications Close : 9 July 2025

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