Join Our Team as a Health Navigator – Pathway to Good Health

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is excited to announce a rare opportunity to join our innovative Pathway to Good Health (PTGH) program. We are seeking a passionate Health Navigator to deliver child and young person-centred care, supporting Aboriginal children in out-of-home care to access timely, culturally safe health assessments, referrals, and wrap-around care.

About the Role

• Salary: Up to $72,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
• Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term until 30 June 2026 (with potential for extension)
• Location: Based in Albury, NSW, with work across the border in Victoria

As a Health Navigator, you will:

• Collaborate with PTGH team members, VACCA, Dept Communities and Justice, carers, and service providers to deliver quality, culturally sensitive care plans.
• Advocate for families, ensuring respectful and inclusive service delivery.
• Act as a critical bridge between families, carers, and health systems to empower children and young people.
• Combine direct service provision with strategic service planning and administration.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-17.

About AWAHS

AWAHS is a community-controlled, culturally safe health organisation delivering high-quality primary care to Aboriginal people in Albury, Wodonga, and surrounding areas for over 20 years. With a team of over 90 dedicated professionals, we are committed to creating generational change and better health outcomes for our community.

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Qualifications: Registered or Enrolled Nurse, Social Worker, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, or other recognised Allied Health professional with AHPRA registration (or equivalent).
• Experience: Working with children and young people (0-17) and knowledge of child protection or out-of-home care systems.
  
• Skills: Ability to build trust, advocate for families, coordinate care plans, and navigate local health systems and referral pathways.
• Passion: A commitment to holistic care, improving health literacy, and enhancing health and wellbeing for children and families
• Teams: Sharing your experiences and knowledge with multidisciplinary allied and primary health teams
• Requirements: Current Working with Children Check, Driver’s Licence, and willingness to obtain a satisfactory Police Check.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Don’t meet every requirement? At AWAHS, we value diversity and inclusion. If you’re passionate about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit!

Why Join AWAHS?

• Generous Benefits: Up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a welcoming, inclusive team with access to supervision, professional development, and our Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Focus: Access staff wellness programs, annual vaccination programs, and free confidential counselling for you and your family.
• Career Growth: Be part of a multidisciplinary team with opportunities for ongoing learning and personal support.

How to Apply

For a confidential chat or more information, contact Chiquita Walsh at 0414 713 430 or email [email protected].

Applications close: Sunday, 17th October 2025.
We’re reviewing applications as they arrive, so this position may close early. Don’t wait—apply now and join us in creating healthier futures for our community!

Best of luck!