Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Category: Full-time

Remuneration: $ 63,763.26 – $ 73,169.81 p.a. + super + benefits

About the Opportunity

The Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner is responsible for providing holistic and culturally appropriate clinical and primary health care services, including health education and promotion to the patients of Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) within Newman and remote communities.

For further information, please visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA);
• Completion of or willingness to undertake Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice);
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practitioner (for Aboriginal Health Practitioners only);
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people;
• Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management.
• Sound written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs;
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of health promotion programs;
• Community support to undertake this role;
• Preparedness to continue training towards increasing competencies; and
• Knowledge of community and local Aboriginal cultural issues.

Additionally, desirable criteria include:

• Experience and interest in Community or Aboriginal Mental Health;
• Ability to effectively communicate with the community about community health priorities;
• Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare; and
• Current Immunisation certificate or willingness to attain.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and Working With Children Check (where applicable) prior to appointment, in order to be eligible for the position.

All new employees must be fully vaccinated with an Approved COVID-19 Vaccine and provide Evidence of Vaccination by uploading your Digital Vaccination Certificate with yo ur application. You will be provided with relevant information, including the compliance date during the recruitment process.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $ 63, 763.26 to $ 73, 169.19 per annum plus superannuation. You’ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements;
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading;
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training + study leave options;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Power Subsidy in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy; and
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. Although the successful candidates will have a substantive location (Newman) they must be prepared from time to time to work across any one of these sites should they be required.

PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.