Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Chronic Conditions

Wunan Health; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunan Health in Western Australia seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) to join its multidisciplinary team, delivering culturally safe, person-centred primary care within scope of practice and in line with best available evidence.

You will provide triage, immunisations, wound care, ECGs, health assessments, chronic disease monitoring and care coordination with GPs, nurses and allied health to support coordinated, holistic care for individuals and families in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care within scope of practice and aligned with best available evidence.
• Triage, immunisations and injections, wound care, ECGs, pathology collection, health assessments and chronic disease monitoring.
• Deliver routine primary care services including preventative screening and follow-up for acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses and the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, holistic care.

Job description

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) is a vital member ofWunanHealth’s’multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing culturally safe, person-centred careforindividuals and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

• Support GP and practice operations byprovidinghigh-quality, patient-centred care within scope of practice and in line with best available evidence
• Duties include triage, immunisations and injections, wound care, ECGs, pathology collection, health assessments, chronic disease monitoring and support, andassistingmedical practitioners withprocedures. This includesspirometry and basic audiometry, withtraining and competency support provided.
• Deliver routine primary care services including preventative screening, patient monitoring, follow-up, and care for acute,chronicand complex conditions.
• Communicate clearly with patients, providing explanation, reassurance,supportand advocacy throughout care.
• Maintainaccurate,timelyclinical documentation and ensure all clinical activity meets professional,practiceand accreditation standards.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, alliedhealthand the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, culturallysafeand holistic care.

Patient Services and Care Coordination

• Support triage, care planning, diagnostics, data management, patientadvocacyand coordination across internal and external providers.Assistpatients to navigate the health system and accessappropriate services.
• Coordinate recalls, follow-up and outreach, including preventative health programs, GP Management Plans, Team CareArrangementsand other care planning activities. Communicate test results and follow-up information as directed by medical staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferencing to support integrated and continuous care.

Health Promotion and Community Engagement

• Support preventative health screening and patient education to improve health literacy, encourage healthybehavioursand support self-management.
• Participate in outreach clinics, home visits, hospitalvisitsand community-based care asrequired, including antenatal and postnatal support where relevant.

Equipment, Infection Control and Supplies

• Ensure safe use,sterilisationand maintenance of clinical equipment. Manage clinical stock including storage, rotation, refrigeration monitoring, expiry management and ordering of supplies.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards and support staff education in safe clinical practice.

Compliance and Professional Practice

• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, accreditationstandardsand evidence-based practice in general practice.
• Comply withinfection control, sterilisation, hazardous materials handling, records management, OHS requirements and clinical waste disposal.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and contribute to systemand process improvements.
• Practice within scope, professional codes of ethics and competency. Maintain ongoing professional development and support education of staff whereappropriate.

General Responsibilities

• Support general practice operations and undertake other duties within scope asrequired.
• Comply withworkplace health and safety requirements and contribute to a safe environment for patients,staffand visitors.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 3 months)
• Current Australian unrestricted ‘C’ class Driver’s licence

NOTE:All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:Friday26thJune 2026

(Wunan reserves the right tocommencerecruitment process and/or close recruitment early if an applicable candidate is sourced).