Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Wurli Wurlijang- Katherine

Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory Ltd); Katherine; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Short term accommodation

Six weeks annual leave + leave loading

One week paid special leave

15 days personal leave

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to deliver clinical services, health education and care coordination in a culturally safe environment in Katherine. You will work within a multi‑disciplinary team, using Communicare to document consultations and support doctors and other health professionals.

The role requires AHPRA registration, credential verification, and a commitment to high‑quality primary health care with CARPA guidance.

Qualifications

• Fully registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Current National Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date).
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence and Ochre Card (Working with Children’s Clearance).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high‑quality clinical services within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide patient care, health promotion and education in line with CARPA protocols.
• Contribute to patient care plans and document in medical records.

Education

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

Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Job description

Why Wurli?

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Wurli operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include main clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children’s Health and Men’s Health. Wurli has a range of positions available in our multi-disciplinary team for Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners who have clinical experience and are keen to make a difference.

What’s the role?

The role of an Aboriginal Health Practitioner at Wurli encompasses delivering safe, high-quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Clinical service may include, but are not limited to:-

• Health Screening
• Providing treatment in accordance with CARPA protocols
• Assist clients to make informed decision about their health management
• Contribute to patient care plans
• Administering Immunisations
• Eye Health Care
• Ear Health Care
• Diabetes Health care
• Oral Health Care
• Sexual Health

The positions available incorporate the opportunity to work in a range of clinical environments and develop skills and knowledge in specialised areas of primary health care service. Our Aboriginal Health Practitioners use the Communicare patient information system to identify care needs and document patient consultation in patient’s medical file and bring to the organisation a high level of cultural authority which assists Doctors and other health professionals with communication, treatment and any advice relevant to a client’s treatment.

What’s in it for you?

• An ordinary working week of 37.5 hours; Monday to Friday
• Salary sacrifice arrangements are available
• Relocation assistance (available for *eligible applicants)
• Short term assistance with accommodation available for *eligible applicants)
• six weeks annual leave plus leave loading per annum
• one weeks paid special leave per annum
• 15 days personal leave per annum

Is this role right for you?

• Applicants must be fully registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date)
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)

What’s it like living in Katherine?

This unique opportunity is in the town of Katherine which is approximately 300km south of Darwin. Katherine is a well-equipped regional town with a shopping centre that features a supermarket and many specialty shops. With a population of around 11,000, the population of the region is just over 24,000 people, of which 60% identify as Indigenous. Katherine is on the edge of Kakadu National Park which is filled with some of the world’s best waterfalls and bush walks. Katherine itself is a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, hot springs and ancient cultures.

If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or [e-mail]