Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Remote Communities)

Red Lily Health Board; Darwin; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training with health pros

Supportive workplace

Make a difference in community health

Study support to complete courses

Job summary

Red Lily Health Board invites expressions of interest for a two-year Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (TAHP) program in Minjilang, Warruwi & Jabiru, NT. This part-time traineeship (0.72 FTE / 5.5 hours per day) supports you to complete the Certificate IV through Batchelor Institute while gaining on-the-job training.

You will deliver culturally safe primary health care under supervision, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help implement health education in remote communities.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and meet BITE enrolment requirements.
• Be enrolled (or eligible to enrol) in the Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice with BITE.
• Have a genuine interest in improving health outcomes in your community.
• Be willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to learning on the job.
• Hold (or be eligible for) a Police Clearance Certificate and Ochre Card.
• Be willing to travel by air and road to remote communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe primary health care to individuals, families, and communities.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary health team to support positive health outcomes.
• Act as a vital link between community culture and health service programs.
• Participate in health education and promotion activities.
• Assist in emergency care situations within your scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure client confidentiality.
• Support the smooth operation of health centres in Minjilang, Warruwi, Jabiru, and outstations.

Job description

Red Lily Health Board invites expressions of interest for a two-year Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (TAHP) program in Minjilang, Warruwi & Jabiru, NT. This part-time traineeship (0.72 FTE / 5.5 hours per day) supports you to complete the Certificate IV through Batchelor Institute while gaining on-the-job training.

You will deliver culturally safe primary health care under supervision, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help implement health education in remote communities.