Aboriginal Community Transport Officer

About the role

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable transport for Aboriginal clients requiring transfer to Health Care facilities or destinations within and external to the District.

Requirements

• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is considered a genuine occupational qualification as per section 14 of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with health professionals about clinical matters (within the scope of the role) and to provide sensitive customer service to a diverse range of clients.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic communication technology skills, including the ability to accurately document patient transport episodes in the electronic medical record.
• An understanding of Primary Health Care.
• Physically capable of transferring patients, loading, unloading and manoeuvring patients on and off stretchers or wheelchairs, in line with Work Health and Safety legislation and policy.
• A current First Aid Cardiopulmonary certificates and BLS (or willingness to obtain) as minimum qualifications, with the ability to successfully complete further mandatory and refresher training as required.
• A current licence to drive in NSW with a proven safe driving record, verified by a Roads and Maritime Services licence summary prepared within the month prior to applying for the position.

Qualifications

Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainmentNovated leasingIsolation & climate allowanceFitness PassportPaid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every monthSupport through advanced education & trainingA comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

Benefits

The Welcome Experience team connect you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Pay

$65,644.29 + Superannuation

Schedule

Full Time

Contact Information

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Stiles on Tanya.Stiles1@health.nsw.gov.au.

Application Instructions

Applications Close: 14th of September 2026

Additional Resources

For more information about applying for this position, visit Stepping Up. For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Stiles on Tanya.Stiles1@health.nsw.gov.au.

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Buronga, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.