Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander careers
Wominjeka!
We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to join us at Austin Health. We walk alongside community to create culturally safe care and meaningful careers.
Be part of something meaningful
Austin Health is committed to growing, supporting and celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce
We offer culturally safe workplaces, strong career pathways, and opportunities to learn, grow and lead.
We are guided by our Aboriginal Employment Plan and Cultural Safety commitments to remove barriers and create pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.
Not sure where to start?
Reach out for a yarn — we’re here to support you.
Why join Austin Health?
When you work with us, you’ll be supported to bring your whole self to work.
- Join a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff network
- Connect with the First Nations Health Unit and Aboriginal workforce supports
- Access cultural leave and culturally safe supports
- Grow your career through mentoring, development and leadership pathways
- Be part of meaningful change in health equity and outcomes
Career opportunities
We have a wide range of roles including:
- nursing
- allied health
- medical roles
- administration and support
- graduate programs
- Aboriginal cadetships and targeted pathways programs
Pathways into health careers
Interested in a career in health?
We partner with community organisations, schools, TAFEs and universities to support pathways into employment, including work experience, traineeships and cadetships.
You can also connect with Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning & Employment Network to explore careers in health.
Our commitment
At Austin Health, we are committed to:
- Supporting Aboriginal self-determination
- Creating a culturally safe workplace free from racism and discrimination
- Strengthening community connections and partnerships
- Embedding cultural safety, accountability and continuous improvement across all levels of the organisation
- Walking together in reconciliation and Treaty progression
Aboriginal employment plan
The Aboriginal Employment Plan sets out Austin Health’s planned, clear and measurable actions to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, strengthen career pathways and embed cultural safety as defined by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Austin Health, with leaders held accountable through defined governance, reporting and performance expectations
Download the plan
Aboriginal Employment Plan 2026 (PDF - 4.12 MB)
A culturally safe workplace
Cultural safety is a non-negotiable expectation at Austin Health.
We are committed to creating environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff feel safe, respected and supported to thrive. This includes culturally safe recruitment, onboarding, leadership accountability and ongoing learning.
Support resources
We’ve developed a number of support resources to assist applicants when applying for available positions, preparing for interview or wishing to express interest in working at Austin Health.
Links and downloads
For any further information or support, please contact: AboriginalCareers@austin.org.au
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Diversity and inclusion
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Employee benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including salary packaging, wellbeing programs and staff discounts.
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We welcome applications from overseas health professionals who are looking to move to Australia.
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Austin Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we live and work on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders and the ongoing connections of the oldest living culture in the world. We support the important role First Nations Peoples continuously hold in our society and are committed to providing culturally safe services that will assist us in achieving our vision for reconciliation.
