Family Support Practitioner/ Social Worker (Maningrida)

Family Support Practitioner/ Social Worker Mala’la Health Service is seeking an experienced Family Support Practitioner/ Social Worker to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. The Family Support Practitioner will work alongside families referred to our Family & Community Wellness Service, to identify worries, responses to trauma and preferred pathways for healing in the context of the family group and extended kinship networks. The work will be engaged in culturally safe ways that promote individual and collective agencies. Guided by the knowledge and insights of our Aboriginal Family Wellness Workers, the Family Support Practitioner will provide therapeutic and intensive support through a relationally orientated, culturally responsive, trauma informed practice approach. This role will also ensure that the case management elements of our work with families are competently carried out and respectfully documented. Benefits
- Attractive Salary of $96,000
- $102,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
- 12% Superannuation
- $6,000 Travel Allowance FOIL per year
- $2,500 Retention Allowance per year
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
- Fully subsidised single accommodation provided
- Relocation Allowance available
- Work with a committed and passionate team Requirements
- Full working rights in Australia
- Relevant qualifications in social work, counselling or other human service areas
- Experience working with children and families who are responding to trauma or at risk of being involved with the child protection system
- Current registration with corresponding professional body
- Experience with working alongside Aboriginal people in a culturally respectful way
- Case management experience, including the upkeep of the administrative components
- Well‑developed competency in computer skills with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and database systems such as Communicare
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check
- Current NT Working with Children Clearance OCHRE card
- Current Driver’s Licence Vaccination & Immunity Screening Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a protected and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to the successful candidate. For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact . Applications closing date: open until filled General Practitioner – Primary Health Care Mala’la is looking for a general practitioner to join the team at the Manayingkarírra Primary Health Care Centre to provide high quality primary health care services to the residents of Maningrida and the surrounding outstations. The Primary Health Care Centre transitioned to Aboriginal Community Control in February 2021. As an integral member of the team you will have the opportunity to work in a program‑based service delivery model, working with teams to support client care in various portfolios such as Chronic Conditions, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Healthy Under 5s, Women’s, Men’s, Children’s, and Mental Health programmes. Day to day, you will provide primary medical services and will work closely with a dedicated and supportive team of nurses, Aboriginal workforce and the wider community to support improved health outcomes, incorporating holistic and culturally respectful care. Benefits
- Annual full‑time salary package: $400,000 plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options
- Base salary: $213,380
- $232,468 (depending on experience)
- Attraction Allowance: $44,502 (a one‑off payment only in the first year of employment and paid fortnightly)
- Annual Retention Allowance: $44,502 (paid at the completion of each 12 months of service)
- Medicare Incentive Payment: 50% of fees generated up to a maximum of $100,000 per annum paid quarterly.
- Qualified Rural Generalist: $64,014 will be paid on an annual basis
- Professional Development: $22,251 per annum (paid fortnightly)
- Salary Sacrifice: up to the grossed‑up cap of $30,000 as per ATO guidelines
- Employer Superannuation contribution up to the salary level of the maximum contribution as per ATO taxation guidelines
- Relocation / repatriation expenses will be provided where applicable
- Annual Travel Allowance: $6,000 (this would not apply should a FIFO arrangement be negotiated)
- Vehicle provided – this is to be used for programme service delivery during the day
- Accommodation provided, including utilities
- Recreation leave: six weeks per year plus 17.5% leave loading
- Personal leave: 15 days per year About You
- AHPRA registration and a fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
- Post‑graduate clinical experience
- Commitment to Aboriginal Primary Health Care, particularly linked to ‘Closing the Gap’ initiatives
- Capability to travel by road or light airplane when required to bring health care to those living on homelands
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with capacity to create and initiate options or opportunities in programme service delivery Vaccination & Immunity Screening Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to the successful candidate. For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact . RAN – Casual Mala’la Health Service is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses to join our dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN), you will provide high quality, evidence‑based care; education for assigned health programmes (e.g. Chronic Disease, Child Health, RHD); and participate in routine service delivery of vaccinations to the community through our community outreaches. Benefits
- At least 6‑weeks placement in the community
- Competitive casual hourly rate of $77.68
- $86.57
- Short or long‑term locum placements
- Flights provided
- Fully subsidised accommodation provided
- Opportunity for on‑call and overtime payments
- Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
- Clinical support, practice development and construction feedback provided during placements
- Access to onsite education
- Flexibility for options of ongoing return contracts
- Ability to plan your year ahead by negotiating dates that work for you
- Work with a committed and passionate team Requirements
- Current AHPRA Registration and Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse
- Current Remote Emergency Care Course certificate and/or Advanced Life Support certificate
- Current accredited Immunisation certificate (recognised in the NT)
- Remote Pharmacotherapeutic Certificate (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context, with advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote settings (including the ability to triage, work independently and participate in emergency calls and first response) Vaccination & Immunity Screening Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates. Clinic Drivers Mala’la Health Service is currently seeking expressions of interest from community members who may be interested in joining the Clinic’s casual driving pool as Clinic Drivers. This role would involve covering shifts across various hours, including nights, afternoons and weekends. Role Overview The main role of the job is to provide safe and practical transportation for the clients accessing the Clinic services. Requirements
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check
- Ability to obtain NT Working with Children Clearance OCHRE card
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Benefits
- Base rate of $28.75 per hour + 25% casual loading
- Full job training provided Applications may be forwarded to . The position does NOT come with accommodation. Applicants may be required to disclose any pre‑existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qta9l