Early Childhood Aboriginal Health Worker

Early Childhood Aboriginal Health Worker

Focus: Early Years (0–5)

Location: Central Coast Darkinjung ngura (country) | Employment Type: Full-Time

Organisation: Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS)

Build strong foundations for our gudjagangs. Support their first five years with culture, care, and connection.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and community-connected Aboriginal Health Worker to champion the health, learning, and development of Aboriginal children aged 0–5 years.

In this vital early years role, you’ll work closely with families to:

Support developmental milestones, maternal health, and school readiness

Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed care

Run health education, early learning and support

Support children and families to learn and share Darkinyung language as part of early identity and cultural development

Advocate for families navigating health, housing, early education, and support services

Build lasting trust through yarning, play, and strength-based casework

You might come from a background in:

Early childhood education

Maternal & child health

Aboriginal family support

Community health promotion

Or you might just be deadly with families and ready to grow!

You bring:

Cultural pride and connection to community

Knowledge of 0–5 child development and parenting supports

A warm, community-first approach

Advocacy skills and a passion for helping mob thrive

An interest in supporting or delivering early language learning, especially Darkinyung

Willingness to work across our organisation in a transdisciplinary model of care.

Why join EDAS?

Aboriginal-led, family-centred workplace

Flexibility, cultural safety, and community impact

Learn and share local language as part of everyday early years support

Real opportunities to grow and shape early childhood outcomes

Be part of something bigger our gudjagangg’s (children’s) futures

📩 Apply now: via seek

📅 Applications close: 28/07/2025

📞 Yarn with us: 02 43511040 and speak to Manager Operations Celeste Uerata