Aboriginal Health Worker - Palliative Care at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

100632.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Collaboration, Patient Care Planning, Community Support, Strategic Planning, Service Development, Evaluation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Professional Officer Class 1 (PN 70625) Salary: $80,862 – $100,632 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital/Multiple Services Section: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Service Closing Date: 19th February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to discounted gym membership. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 13(1) of the Public Sector Management Standards 1996 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural identity is considered essential and therefore confirmation of cultural identity may be requested. The Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) – Palliative Care, plays a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families, and communities throughout the palliative and end-of-life journey. This position ensures culturally responsive care and strengthens connections between patients, families, and essential health services. The AHW provides practical, social, and emotional wellbeing support, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing Canberra Health Services including but not limited to Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital, Clare Holland House, and support within the community settings. The AHW – Palliative Care role acts as a cultural conduit between Aboriginal communities, families, and Canberra Health Services, offering expert advice to senior managers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams on culturally responsive best practice approaches in both clinical and non-clinical contexts. Responsibilities include developing and embedding culturally responsive referral pathways, supporting implementation of Sorry Business/Sad News and Cultural Protocols guidelines, providing advocacy, and fostering collaborative partnerships across CHS. The Aboriginal Health Worker – Palliative Care will also contribute to strategic planning, service development, and evaluation, while offering culturally responsive support in patient care planning and review to ensure that care is aligned with the needs, traditions, and values of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Provide Confirmation of Aboriginality (may be required). To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV and Cover Letter, along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Fraser at Andrew.Fraser@act.gov.au.

Responsibilities

The Aboriginal Health Worker - Palliative Care supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families throughout the palliative journey, ensuring culturally responsive care. They act as a cultural conduit between communities and health services, providing expert advice and fostering partnerships.