Aboriginal professions
Aboriginal professions are important in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. These careers include roles such as:
- Aboriginal Health Practitioner
- Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
- Aboriginal Health Worker
- Aboriginal Mental Health Worker
- Aboriginal Policy and Program Officers

Professionals in these roles provide culturally safe healthcare, health education, advocacy and support services. Working as an Aboriginal Health professional is an opportunity to make to a difference across the health sector and contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.
If you want to learn more about these careers, click on the links below.
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More information
For more information please contact the Aboriginal Health Policy Directorate, Department of Health.
Email: Aboriginal.Health@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 6376 0519
Last reviewed: 16-09-2026