Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Identified)

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service – Dubbo NSW invites applications for a full-time Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support the clinical team in delivering comprehensive primary health care.

Successful candidates will identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and must provide proof of Aboriginality. AQTF IV (or current study) and 715 health assessments knowledge are essential assets for this role.

Qualifications

• Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with proof of Aboriginality (mandatory).
• AQTF Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (or currently studying).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct 715 health assessments and knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge and experience using Best Practice appointment system, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the clinical team to deliver primary health care.
• Provide clinical and primary health care for individuals, families and community groups.
• Coordinate and provide health care within the Dubbo community and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

715 health assessments

cultural safety

code of conduct

Education

AQTF Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (or currently studying)

Tools

Best Practice appointment system

Job description

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service – Dubbo NSW

Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service (DAMS) is seeking an enthusiastic person to fill the full-time position of Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP). This role will work closely with the clinical team in the delivery of primary health care.

Aboriginal Health Practitioner play a vital role in the primary health workforce. They provide clinical and primary health care for individuals, families and community groups. They deal with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and health clinics. They also assist in arranging, coordinating and providing health care within the Dubbo Community. The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will undergo continuous training to fulfil this role.

Note: This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW and it's mandatory to provide proof of Aboriginality.

• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with ability to provide proof of Aboriginality (mandatory),
• AQTF Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (or currently studying),
• Demonstrated ability to conduct 715 health assessments and knowledge of chronic disease management,
• Knowledge and experience using Best Practice appointment system, or willingness to learn,
• Demonstrates a commitment to the code of conduct, equal employment opportunity, work health & safety and cultural safety framework,
• Current nationally coordinated criminal history check, NSW working with children’s check and unrestricted class C or P2 driver’s license
• Candidates must be work‑ready, with all the required pre‑employment checks (police checks, WWCC, etc) available to be submitted directly after the interview.