Primary Care ITC Nurse – Aboriginal Men's Health Champion

Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-Operative; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Wages (EBA)

9am–5pm clinic hours

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

BADAC is recruiting a Registered Practice Nurse/ITC Nurse in Ballarat to deliver high quality, culturally safe primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. The role focuses on building strong community relationships and supporting men’s health and wellbeing through preventative programs and holistic care.

The position offers a supportive team, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development within BADAC’s growing health services.

Qualifications

• Understanding Aboriginal culture and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Minimum 5 years’ RN experience; 12 months as practice nurse desirable.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal men’s health and community health settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe, patient‑centred care and build trust with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
• Identify, monitor and manage chronic and complex conditions.
• Promote preventive health and health education for men’s health outcomes.
• Coordinate care with internal and external health providers.
• Conduct health assessments, screenings and follow‑ups.
• Foster culturally respectful relationships with clients and families.
• Collaborate with GPs, AH practitioners and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence‑based practice.

Skills

Cultural safety

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

BADAC is recruiting a Registered Practice Nurse/ITC Nurse in Ballarat to deliver high quality, culturally safe primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. The role focuses on building strong community relationships and supporting men’s health and wellbeing through preventative programs and holistic care.

The position offers a supportive team, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development within BADAC’s growing health services.