• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• Full Time Contract | Temporary (up to 5 January 2027)
• Salary: 
  • $67,589 - $72,033 p.a | ASO3
  • $58,709 - $63,154 p.a | ASO2
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an ASO3 or ASO2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join Our Team as an Aboriginal Health Worker – Strengthen Health and Wellbeing in the Riverland

Make a meaningful impact by supporting Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities through culturally grounded, person-centred health services. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to holistic care, empower clients, and play an important part in improving health outcomes across the Riverland.

About the Role:

As an Aboriginal Health Worker (ASO3), you will deliver a broad range of services using a primary health care approach. Your work will include clinic-based support, case management, supportive counselling, group programs, community development initiatives, health education, mental health promotion, and coordinated referrals. You will use your established skills and experience to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, families, and community partners to provide culturally safe and responsive care.

As an Aboriginal Health Worker Trainee (ASO2), you will be supported to develop your skills while contributing to the delivery of a similar range of primary health care services. You will gain experience in clinics, client support, community programs, and health education, working under appropriate guidance as you build capability and confidence. This role provides a strong foundation for career growth within Aboriginal health.

What We’re Looking For:

ASO3

• Certificate 3 in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice).
• Demonstrated active participation in the Aboriginal community.
• Previous work experience in Aboriginal health care settings.
• Experience in working within the local Aboriginal Community, particularly in Health or community service.

ASO2

• Demonstrated active participation in the Aboriginal community.
• Previous work experience in Aboriginal health care settings.
• Experience in working within the local Aboriginal Community, particularly in Health or community service.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 919431

Enquiries

Darryle Barnes
Aboriginal Health Nurse Unit Manager/TL
Phone: 0455 091 374
E-mail: Darryle.Barnes@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday 11th December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

919431 ASO3 Role Description.pdf

919431 ASO2 Role Description.pdf

About Barmera Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines