Mums, Bubs and Families – Family Practitioner

Danila Dilba Health Service; Darwin; Hybride; AUD 106 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

6 weeks annual leave

End-of-year shutdown leave

Career development and training

Salary packaging up to $15,990 p.a.

Résumé du poste

The Family Practitioner at Danila Dilba Health Service works within the Child and Family Service to provide a comprehensive home visiting program for pregnant and postnatal Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and families. The role aims to foster culturally safe, therapeutic relationships and high engagement to achieve strong program outcomes.

Based at Malak Clinic in Darwin, this full-time fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 with a base salary of $105,787 to $113,029 p.a.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse, Midwife, or AHPRA-registered allied health professional.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant clinical experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health or willingness to complete.

Connaissances

Registration with AHPRA

Interpersonal communication

Cultural awareness

Independent work

Computer skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Formation

Nurse/Midwife or AHPRA registered

Postgraduate Child & Family Health

Description du poste

The Family Practitioner works within the Child and Family Service and provides a comprehensive home visiting service to pregnant and postnatal women with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families. The Family Practitioner works to foster a culturally safe, therapeutic relationship with pregnant and postnatal women and to promote high-level engagement and successful program outcomes.

Key Information

Duration: Full-time fixed term until 30/06/2027

• Location: Malak Clinic
• Base Salary: $105,787 to $113,029 p.a. (RN 3.1-3.3)

What You Need to Succeed

Current registration as a Nurse/ Midwife or AHP with AHPRA, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant clinical experience.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health contexts.
• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, Aboriginal culture and history, including knowledge of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrated high-level computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word and Excel (or similar), as well as the ability to use clinical practice software.
• Demonstrated high standard of written communication skills, including the preparation of detailed reports, general correspondence, and documentation, with an understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health or willingness to complete same.
• Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar complex environment.

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children's card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options

Employment with us is subject to:

Willing to undergo a Police Check.

• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.