Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Aboriginal Health Worker – Narrabri or Gunnedah

Full-time | Contract | Identified Position

HealthWISE is looking for multiple Aboriginal Health Workers to join our team in Narrabri or Gunnedah, providing services to communities including Wee Waa, Moree and Tamworth. You will work closely with clients, health professionals and the community to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

We welcome candidates who:

• Have a Certificate III or IV in primary health care.
• Are working towards a certificate.
• Are recent school leavers or people who don’t have qualifications yet.

We can support you in training alongside your team mates while you work in the new role. We can also assist you in relocating to our Narrabri or Gunnedah offices if you are based elsewhere.

You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team delivering culturally appropriate, person-centred care. This is a meaningful opportunity to advocate for community needs and support access to quality health services.

About the Role:

• Build relationships with local Aboriginal communities
• Work closely with the HealthWISE multidisciplinary health care team
• Facilitate access to GPs, allied health and specialist care
• Promote cultural awareness across teams and services
• Deliver health education, promotion and advocacy
• Assist in organising and participating in community events
• Direct client support, including transport and appointment assistance

About You:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander*
• Strong community connections and cultural knowledge
• Communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly when needed
• Australian driver’s licence
• Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or willingness to work towards it

*This is an Identified Position. HealthWISE considers being Aboriginal a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

To find out more, have a chat about the role or request a position description:

Contact Vicki Gardner on (02) 6742 3633 or vicki.gardner@healthwise.org.au

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 26 June, 2026.