Aboriginal Health Practitioner - ED Care, Flexible Role

I Work For Sa; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

SA Health in Port Augusta seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care in the Emergency Department and hospital services. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to assess, coordinate care and advocate for patients, supporting strong health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

The role offers a full-time, temporary contract with salary range $82,212–$86,180 per year and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or equivalent.
• Current ATSIHPBA registration.
• Strong Aboriginal community connections and culturally safe care.
• Experience in health assessments, referrals and psychosocial support.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, person-centred care to Aboriginal patients in ED and hospital services.
• Coordinate care, undertake clinical assessments, and deliver health education.
• Advocate for treatment plans and engage with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Cultural safety

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

ATSIHPBA registration

Job description

SA Health in Port Augusta seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care in the Emergency Department and hospital services. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to assess, coordinate care and advocate for patients, supporting strong health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

The role offers a full-time, temporary contract with salary range $82,212–$86,180 per year and salary packaging options.