Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Child Health and Development

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Position based at Gawler Health Service
• Salary: OPS4 $76,561 - $80,256 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full Time up to 27 March 2026

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) is seeking an Aboriginal Children’s Health and Development Practitioner to join our Child Health and Development (CHAD) team in a short-term opportunity. This culturally significant role focuses on improving the health, development and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children from birth to 7 years, working closely with families, community and multidisciplinary health professionals. We offer a supportive team environment, culturally safe practice, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal children and families across the region.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Gawler).  We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.  Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.  We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.  We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you have strong connections to Aboriginal communities and a passion for children’s health?
• Are you experienced in providing culturally safe primary health care and advocacy?
• Do you enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team?
• Are you committed to supporting early childhood development and family wellbeing?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Gawler offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern living, set in scenic countryside just 45 minutes from Adelaide - a great place to live, work and be part of a welcoming community. For more information Discover Gawler | Town of Gawler Council

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal children, families and community to improve access to care.
• Provide culturally appropriate health, development screening and early intervention support.
• Advocate for Aboriginal children and families, offering cultural guidance to health teams.
• Contribute to culturally safe service development, quality improvement and community engagement.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.  We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.  To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.  These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries.  Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you. 
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• Must hold Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40213) and Registered / eligible for registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in.  At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.  We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. 

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 924716), or reach out to Skye Reimann, CHAD Team Leader
on Phone: 0401409969 or via E-mail: skye.reimann@sa.gov.au

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf.  Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines

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DON’T HESITATE!  Applications Close on Sunday 18 January 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

924716 Role Description.pdf