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If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people based on a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. We offer unique and rewarding roles where Aboriginal professionals can provide patient-centred care to those in contact with the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems of NSW. Find out more about the culturally safe support we provide to our Aboriginal staff: Aboriginal health careers and support (nsw.gov.au).

The Role

As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care, you will work as a key member of our multidisciplinary health centre team to provide flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and apply key strategies for face-to-face patient care.

There is a focus on prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients and supporting them on their journey throughout custody back into community, particularly those with chronic or complex health conditions.

You will work collaboratively with nursing staff, Integrated Care Service, health professionals, Corrective Services NSW, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other relevant health and community groups to ensure the delivery of seamless, timely and effective health care to Aboriginal clients.

Role Requirements:

We are looking for a qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professional that:

Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care. Aboriginal Health Workers willing to obtain Cert IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) will be supported to transition to an Aboriginal Health Practitioner position upon completion and registration with AHPRA.

Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.

The Location

Broken Hill Correctional Centre is a medium and minimum-security facility for both male and female offenders, located in far western New South Wales, approximately 1,190 km from Sydney. The centre's medium-security section functions as a reception prison for a vast region of the state, bordered by Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. It accommodates a mix of sentenced and remand inmates

Salary and Benefits

Your salary of $69,410.00 - $90,357.00 per annum plus super and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

Additional allowances that may apply.

Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.

Access to Allocated Days Off (ADOs) when working full time.

Access to salary packaging benefits.

Fitness passport (if you’re eligible).

Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

How do you advocate for a patient culturally and ensure appropriate referrals to specialty services to provide the best outcomes during the patient health journey?

How do you identify patients of concern and know when to escalate to a senior health professional or practitioner?

Demonstrate your ability to work in a multidisciplinary team while working from a cultural lens.

Want to know more about the recruitment process? See the below links for tips on how to apply:

For Aboriginal applicants (health.nsw.gov.au)

Aboriginal Workforce in NSW Health (health.nsw.gov.au)

Stepping Up (health.nsw.gov.au)

Click Apply to submit your application and for role related queries or questions contact Anita Dwyer on [email protected]

Applications Close: Wednesday 1st October 2025, 11:59pm AEST.