Eye And Ear Services Coordinator

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Six weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs is seeking an Eye and Ear Health Coordinator to plan and coordinate culturally responsive, high-quality optometry and audiology services for Aboriginal clients across the Alice Springs community.

The Eye and Ear Health Coordinator fosters strong continuity of care across the care continuum to meet the vision and hearing health needs of clients, with a particular emphasis on community engagement, early intervention, case management support,

Qualifications

• Registered as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Significant clinical experience in eye and ear health.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate optometry and audiology services for Aboriginal clients.
• Foster continuity of care across clinical and community settings.
• Engage with the community and support case management and service planning.
• Travel to remote locations as required.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Cross-cultural communication

Time management

Education

AHPRA-registered RN or Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Job description

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Continuous Contract

Nurse OR Aboriginal Allied

Health Practitioner

Base salary: $114,816 - $125,229 p.a.
Packaged salary*: $139,859 - $154,255 p.a.

This position may be appointed under one of two classification streams depending on the successful applicant's professional qualifications, registration and experience. Please refer to the attached Position Descriptions for details.

About the role:

The Eye and Ear Health Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating culturally responsive, high-quality and safe optometry and audiology services for Aboriginal clients within the Alice Springs community across a variety of clinical and community settings. The Eye and Ear Health Coordinator fosters strong continuity of care across the care continuum to meet the vision and hearing health needs of clients, with a particular emphasis on community engagement, early intervention, case management support, and service planning.
The role is primarily based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs); remote travel is an inherent requirement of this position.

What we are looking for:

• Registered as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with significant clinical experience
• Demonstrated understanding of eye and ear health and management of conditions common in the Central Australian context
• Coordination skills, including ability to meet tight timelines, negotiate effectively and problem solve;
• Flexible approach to service delivery that is responsive to the needs of the community
• An understanding of the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal health, the social determinants of health, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control
• Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment with Aboriginal clients and staff
• Current NT Driver Licence or the ability to obtain.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
  Relocation assistance (where applicable).

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

For more information on the position please contact Laura Stuart, Senior Manager Allied Health on M: 0491 064 113 | E:

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.