Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week for 2 years (February 2026 - February 2028)
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service - Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: SWSLHD Adult Trainee
Remuneration: $1,003.29 - $1,035.22 per week

Requisition ID: REQ614391
Application Close Date: 23/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 26/11/2025 – 03/12/2025
Contact Details: Amanda Eaton, Acting Senior Health Promotion Officer - Aboriginal Programs - 0459 884 019 | [email protected]

If you wish to have a yarn about the traineeship opportunities please reach out to the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team via email on [email protected].

⚫️🟡🔴In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴

Are you passionate about making a difference in Aboriginal health and community wellbeing?

This is your chance to build a meaningful career through our culturally supportive, full-time, two-year paid traineeship, designed to equip you with the skills and qualifications needed to promote health and wellbeing within Aboriginal communities.

As an Aboriginal Health Promotion Trainee (AHPT), you will work closely with the Health Promotion Service (HPS) to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally responsive health programs that address health inequities. You will gain hands-on experience in evidence-based program development focused on key areas such as healthy weight, smoking and vaping harm reduction, chronic disease prevention, and mental health promotion.

Throughout the traineeship, you will:

• Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care, with paid study time included.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real and lasting difference to Aboriginal health outcomes in South Western Sydney.
• Community Engagement: Participate in community needs assessments and collaborate with Aboriginal organisations, health services, and government bodies.
• Project Support: Assist in delivering health promotion projects and contribute to reports, presentations, and publications.
• Supportive Environment: Receive culturally safe mentoring and ongoing support, ensuring you stay connected, confident, and motivated throughout your journey.

Eligibility criteria: To apply, you must:

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Be aged 16 years or older.

Be committed to attending TAFE one day per week to complete a Certificate III.

Be available to work 38 hours per week.

No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and grow.

What You'll be Doing
This position is available through the SWSLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program (ATP). The incumbent of this position will be employed on a two-year contract as a SWSLHD Adult Trainee - Aboriginal Trainee- Aboriginal Health Promotion Trainee. As part of the ATP, the Trainee must undertake a recognised health-related qualification, relevant to the position undertaken with a Training Organisation (RTO).

The aim of the traineeship position is to develop skills to be able to plan, implement, and evaluate culturally responsive programs to improve health outcomes and address healthy inequities for Aboriginal communities in South Western Sydney. The position will provide SWSLHD with a skilled and capable Aboriginal Population Health Worker at the completion of the traineeship.

Throughout the traineeship, the trainee will participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based health promotion strategies and programs. Key focus areas include but are not limited to promoting healthy weight, reducing smoking and vaping related harm, reducing rates of preventable chronic disease and strengthening protective factors for mental health in Aboriginal communities.

Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Population Health aims to protect and promote the health of the local population, reduce health inequalities, and achieve optimal health and wellbeing for all residents of South Western Sydney.

The services provided include prevention, early intervention, and health promotion programs designed to help individuals and families adopt healthy behaviours and avoid illness. The team works in partnership with the community to create health-promoting physical and social environments, ensuring accessible, fair, and culturally appropriate services.

SWSLHD Population Health is committed to continuous quality improvement and environmental sustainability, upholding the district's CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.

Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on leading care and building healthier communities.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

Willingness and ability to complete a Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care.

Willingness to develop knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based health promotion initiatives.

Willingness to establish and maintain partnerships with other staff and government, non-government and community organisations. Including working in community-based settings with Aboriginal communities.

Good written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy. Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and personal resilience.

1. Identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture.

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