Aboriginal Health Practitioner Senior – Remote Men’s Health …, Tennant Creek

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary Health Care Outreach Services

Job title Aboriginal Health Practitioner Senior – Designation Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 4 Remote Men’s Health Educator Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $105,980
- $116,391 Location Tennant Creek Position number 18669 RTF 345437 Closing 17/06/2026 Contact officer Gai Di Donna on 08 8962 4413 or

About the agency Apply online MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website. This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE

website. Primary objective Lead multi-disciplinary teams and community members, to develop cooperative strategies which contribute to improved

health outcomes for Aboriginal Males living in the Barkly Region. Context statement The Aboriginal Health Practitioner classification level AHP4 is an experienced and senior practitioner who is able to work

autonomously, understands the health system and organisation and is able to manage programs; and may be required to

provide independent after hours on call emergency care; professional capabilities to deal with complex situations; and the

ability to manage primary health care programs within a holistic model focussed on improving outcomes for Aboriginal

clients. May be required to reside in and/or travel to remote communities via 4WD or light aircraft within the Barkly Region Key duties and responsibilities 1. Provide professional advice and support in the growth of a sustainable local Aboriginal health worker and practitioner workforce. 2. Coordinate clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to Aboriginal Health Practitioners to enhance their skills, knowledge and professional capabilities across the regions. 3. Engage with community members to strengthen community involvement in health service delivery and growing a local workforce. 4. As a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner provide practice and cultural support to other health professionals to ensure the delivery of cultural safe health care. 5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. 6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practice and role modelling behaviour. Selection criteria Essential 1. Current registration with Ahpra as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with no conditions. 2. Minimum AQF level 6 as per NTPS Aboriginal Health Practitioner 2022-2025 Enterprise Agreement and/or signed learning agreement demonstrating a commitment to achieve this. 3. Demonstrated experience providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice within a remote and isolated community as an advanced practitioner. 4. Proven organisational skills and ability to coordinate and manage programs.

5. Demonstrated local cultural knowledge, respect and safety at the community level.

6. Must be able to provide confirmation of Aboriginality; obtain a criminal history check and clearance; and working with children’s clearance (Ochre card). 7. Applicants will be required to have experience driving a manual vehicle and be eligible to obtain a NT drivers licence. Further information The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to provide all essential documents outlined above prior to being

appointed to this position. Note a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the

position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet

the immunisation requirements associated with Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact

the Office of Chief Aboriginal Health Practitioner () for more information. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdqx2