Pathway Worker Aboriginal
Babaneek Booboop Pathway Worker
- Location: Melton
- Employment Type: Part-Time (11.4 hours/week), Fixed Term (until June 2026)
- Salary: CDW Class 2B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
We're seeking a passionate and culturally connected individual to join our team as a Babaneek Booboop Pathway Worker.
We're looking for someone with strong knowledge of local Aboriginal culture, excellent community engagement skills, and a collaborative spirit. If you're committed to holistic, inclusive care and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help strengthen pathways to better health for our youngest community members.
Key Responsibilities:
In this vital role, you'll support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families to access health care, Maternal Child Health services, and community supports across the City of Melton and Moorabool Shires.
You'll work closely with the Program Coordinator and local stakeholders to deliver meaningful community events and health initiatives.
Your ability to build trust, foster relationships, and promote culturally safe care will be key to improving health outcomes for First Nations children.
About You:
- Knowledge and familiarisation of the local Aboriginal culture and community.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with an understanding of the holistic needs of clients and their families.
- Ability to engage and build positive networks within the local Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a team environment focussed on collaboration.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting First Nations families to access healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 December 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Griffin (Manager – Community Health Paediatrics) via Kellie.Griffin@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health