Aboriginal Health Worker

Join a leading Aboriginal legal service

Location: Alice Springs

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week

About Us

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is a leading legal service delivering high-quality legal assistance and justice services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Northern Territory. With offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and Alice Springs, NAAJA is nationally recognised for excellence in legal service delivery, law reform, and education.

We are proud recipients of national and local human rights and crime prevention awards and are deeply committed to driving meaningful change in the justice system.

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal people navigating the justice and mental health systems? NAAJA is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Mental Health team in Alice Springs.

Why join NAAJA?

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) provides high-quality legal assistance, community education, and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory. Recognised nationally for our human rights and justice work, we are committed to creating real and lasting change.

At NAAJA, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salaries
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options up to $18,450 per annum tax free
• Generous leave entitlements, 6 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and more

About the role

As an Aboriginal Health Worker in Alice Springs, you will play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local Indigenous community. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. You will work closely with our Mental Health Practice Manager and Social Worker to:

• Support and engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families
• Provide cultural advice and guidance to lawyers and staff
• Build strong relationships with care teams, NDIS providers, and mental health services
• Assist clients in navigating complex court and justice processes
• Travel to remote communities and bush courts (including overnight stays)
• This role is vital in creating a culturally safe, supportive link between clients, families, and NAAJA staff—ensuring our most vulnerable community members are heard and respected.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable about Aboriginal culture, community, and the impacts of colonisation
• Understanding of mental health illnesses and cognitive impairments in Aboriginal communities
• A strong communicator with the ability to engage respectfully with clients, families, and stakeholders
• Confident in working independently and as part of a small team
• Able to travel to remote communities and hold a current NT driver’s licence
• Willing to obtain a Working With Children clearance (Ochre Card) and clear a criminal history check
• Satisfactory criminal history check and no history of disqualification from employment by a legal practice

Why Join NAAJA?

Working at NAAJA means being part of an organisation with a strong sense of purpose and community impact. You’ll be supported with on-the-job training, ongoing professional development, and a team committed to excellence and cultural safety.

Join us in making a real difference for Aboriginal people and communities in Central Australia.