Aboriginal Health Worker | Tresillian2U Mobile Van Service | Permanent Part-time 20 hours per week | Tresillian Mid North Coast (based in Macksville) Reference Number: Tresillian 36/2026 Employment Status: Permanent Part-time 20 hours per week Vaccination Category: CAT A Enterprise Agreement: NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022 Location: Tresillian Mid North Coast (based in Macksville) “ In this role Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997” Do you want a job that engages all your skills and aspirations and delivers therapeutic programs in a way that truly make a difference to parents with young children? Do you want to work with the largest Child and Family Health organisation with sites across NSW, the ACT and Tasmania? Is this a career direction you would be interested in developing further? You would be working in a supportive learning environment, surrounded by a caring clinical team, with access to regular professional development, enhancing skills and career opportunity. The role involves working within a team of multidisciplinary clinicians. If so, then Tresillian would like to hear from you. Tresillian is pleased to announce this opportunity for a motivated and experienced Aboriginal Health Worker, to join the Level 2 referral service through an innovative Mobile Van-based model of service delivery . The Tresillian2U Early Years Parenting Service (T2U) is provided from a fit-for-purpose van. The T2U service will visit towns of lower population density within a designated area on a rotational basis providing individual consultations, group programs and community engagement activities. This unique service model provides greater access to care and support for families experiencing complex early parenting difficulties, while being connected for clinical support through the Tresillian network of services. The successful applicant will work as part of a team with a Child and Family Health Nurse, establishing key connections and opportunities for collaboration with local service providers to improve the pathways to care and support for families. In this role, you will use your excellent engagement skills and knowledge of the community to connect and build trusting relationships with families with children aged 0-5 years to facilitate links to health, social and cultural supports. You will support clients directly through active intake, assessment, care planning, referral and advocacy processes. You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed care, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and ensure this understanding is reflected in the delivery of services to families. You will have knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities, families, and children, and creating cultural safety. Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) will provide support and referral to services for Aboriginal children 0-3yrs and their families regarding their health and developmental needs. The AHW will act as a resource for health workers to ensure that services are culturally appropriate, working together with the Child and Family Health Nurses, other health clinicians and workers to develop a plan of care and support to promote the wellbeing and health outcomes for children and their families. This will include the development of networks of people and services for Aboriginal people that will assist and increase access to services. Selection Criteria – Applicants must address the Selection Criteria The eligibility criteria for Aboriginal Health Workers employed with Tresillian are that the candidate: 1) Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977. All applicants must provide a support letter of Aboriginality signed under the Common Seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service, etc. 2) Holds a minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (including undergoing recognition of prior learning processes against current qualifications) with a willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice. 3) Has knowledge of Aboriginal Health issues, relevant to maternal, infant/child and family health. 4) Demonstrates ability to communicate and liaise with relevant communities, Health Professionals and Interagency services to improve the outcome for families. 5) Has experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision. 6) Demonstrates well developed oral and written communication skills. 7) Demonstrates computer literacy skills including ability to use word processing, email, and internet applications. 8) Holds a current First Aid and Resuscitation Qualification or willingness to complete within first 3-months of employment. 9) Holds a current Drivers Licence Class C and willing to travel as part of the role. About us: The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian , is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from more than 25 centres across NSW, the ACT and Tasmania. Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed. Tresillian operates throughout NSW, the ACT and Tasmania, providing early parenting services including health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre-based day programs, home visiting, telehealth, helpline, internet, virtual residential and face to face residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training, and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au What We Offer: 1) Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity) . 2) Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference. 3) Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. 4) Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff . 5) Applicants who currently work within NSW Health or another Affiliated Health Organisation may be able to transfer their service and leave entitlements to Tresillian. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by Service Tasmania. For more information and how to apply, please visit Service Tasmania website - Apply for registration to work with vulnerable people | Service Tasmania Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the Policy Directive. How to apply: Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided: 1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria ; 2) Curriculum Vitae ; 3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email). Please note: In accordance Tresillian policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position. For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact: Ms Monica Carlon | Nurse Unit Manager | Tresillian Coffs Harbour & T2U Mid North Coast | Phone: 02 6691 1912 | Mobile: 0438 867 461 | Email: Monica.Carlon@health.nsw.gov.au
