Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker

About this role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our team as an Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker, supporting the timely vaccination of Aboriginal children. Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Aboriginal Health Worker Remuneration : $34.10 - $49.29 per hour Hours Per Week : 8 Requisition ID : REQ681627 Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Hornsby Hospital; Northern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit What you'll be doing The Aboriginal Immunisation Health Worker's role is to ensure Aboriginal children are vaccinated on time. This position will access the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) data for Aboriginal child immunisation records, and build good relationships with parents, community, immunisation providers, and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to ensure timely vaccination of Aboriginal children. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: • This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrmination Act 1977. Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process. • Holds or is willing to enrol for the Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a relevant area of health care; or equivalent work experience in health or community services. • Knowledge and experience of working within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia with ability, willingness and commitment to engage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities living in Northern Sydney Local Health District. • Experience in a government or community organisation dealing with community or health issues. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Karen Chee on Karen.Chee@health.nsw.gov.au This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 10 August 2026 Tentative Interview Date: 26 August 2026