Aboriginal Health Consultant

First Nations Identified Role: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? Do you want to help shape a more culturally safe health system grounded in respect, connection, and community voice? 

We’re looking for a strong community-connected individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Health Consultant. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead change, strengthen partnerships, and champion community-led approaches across South Eastern NSW with a strong focus on the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. 

In this role, you’ll work alongside general practices, Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs), Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), the Local Health District, and other partners to collectively design initiatives that support health, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. You’ll work closely with the Aboriginal Health Consultant based in the southern part of our region to ensure consistent and connected approaches across our catchment. 

As part of the Primary Care Development team, you will:

• Act as a key cultural advisor to our organisation.
• Help design and implement initiatives that make health services more culturally safe and accessible.
• Strengthen local partnerships and elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in planning and decision-making.
• Guide cultural capability development and support our broader reconciliation efforts. 

You’ll bring cultural knowledge, lived experience, and strong ties to community - and we’ll provide a supportive, flexible workplace where your contribution is valued and respected.

Role details 

• Working hours: permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) 38 hours per week
• Supervisor: Associate Director, Primary Care Development
• Remuneration: Band 3/Opening ($98,754)
• Location: Wollongong or Nowra

Why work with us?

• Salary packaging options as a registered Health Promotion Charity
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to equity and reconciliation 

Application details 

To apply, submit the following:

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description (1/2 pages only)

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 2 June 2025. Email your completed application to careers@coordinare.org.au

For further information, contact Kaleena Webbe at kwebbe@coordinare.org.au or on 0438 809 604, or speak to the Aboriginal Health Consultant for Southern NSW.  Please contact Taneka Longbottom at tlongbottom@coordinare.org.au or on 0436 472 639.  

COORDINARE is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are sector leaders with excellent benefits, and a hybrid workplace in the beautiful SENSW region. 

We support Hybrid Working, so it is expected on average 40% of your work time should be spent at a COORDINARE location to achieve the exemplary depth of relationships, connection, and collaboration as desired. 

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Successful applicants must have access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle and a willingness to travel as part of this role, including overnight stays.

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All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are conducted by qualified HR personnel and hiring managers, based on a thorough review of individual qualifications, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the role. We believe that human judgment, informed by expertise and a commitment to fairness, is essential to building a diverse and talented workforce.