Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (Bundaberg)

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner role delivers clinical primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities under clinical supervision, including delivering specific health care programs, assessing and treating clients, maintaining health care systems and providing advice and support.

This permanent full-time position (76 hours per fortnight) is based in the Wide Bay region with a competitive package up to $106,329 p.a., plus employer

Qualifications

• Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community is a genuine occupational requirement.
• Role involves delivering clinical primary health care services under supervision.
• Experience as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
• Deliver health care programs, assess and treat clients, and maintain health care systems.
• Provide advice and support while under clinical supervision.

Job description

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.Your opportunity:The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner will provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities including delivering specific health care programs, assessing and treating clients, maintaining health care systems and providing advice and support whilst under clinical supervision in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.This role is an experienced practitioner role and requires the occupant to operate with a level of independence against a specific set of rules or procedures set by the health service provider/s. This role may be required to provide second on-call (after hours) emergency services on a rotational basis.Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.Find out more in the Role Description.Our offer:You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $121,317 p.a., comprising salary between $79,661 - $106,329 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF3) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB694496Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home payDedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development LeaveFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceThe opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyleDiscover BundabergBundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.How to apply:The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure'Care, connection and compassion for all'This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.