Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner

·         Position Title: Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner

·         Duration: Full-time Fixed term until 31/01/2029

·         Base Salary: $54,450 per annum

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner Trainee will join our dedicated team to undergo a comprehensive training program aimed at developing the necessary skills and knowledge to become a qualified Aboriginal Health Practitioner within the Danila Dilba Health Services. The role requires periodic attendance at the Registered Training Organisation, which includes residential boarding at Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education in Batchelor NT. Trainee's will rotate though the various clinics and programs within DDHS.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Participate actively in a structured training program to acquire essential knowledge and skills related to Aboriginal health practices, cultural competence, and healthcare protocols.

• Engage with the Aboriginal patients and community to build relationships, understand community needs, and promote culturally responsive healthcare services.

• Aid experienced Aboriginal Health Practitioners in delivering healthcare services, including but not limited to health assessments, care planning, and health education.

• Maintain accurate and confidential health records, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures and legislation.

• Demonstrate a commitment to cultural safety and competence in healthcare delivery, promoting an understanding of the social determinants of health affecting the Aboriginal community.

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive and holistic care for Aboriginal clients.

• Successfully meeting the requirements to attain a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, accompanied by a dedication to participating in offsite study blocks and engaging in self-directed learning.

• Dedication to understanding and delivering the core principles of primary health care, including but not limited to, primary health care, social emotional and wellbeing, chronic disease management, child and maternal health, health promotion and sexual health.

• Actively participate in promotional activities and engage with stakeholders, to promote traineeship and the role of the Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to provide proof of Aboriginality from a registered Aboriginal community organisation.

First Year Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Currently enrolled in the HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) at Batchelor Institute and having successfully completed the below units and provide current student transcript (proof of enrolment).

• HLTAWOR002-Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care.
• HLTWHS006-Manage personal stressors in the work environment
• HLTINF006-Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
• HLTWHS001-Participate in workplace health and safety
• HLTAHCS004-Complete comprehensive physical health assessments
• CHCCCS014-Provide brief interventions
• CHCDFV001-Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.

Meet foundational skills requirements for Certificate IV level, including:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willingness to undertake LLN (literacy, language, and numeracy) assessments.
• Be 17 years of age or older (requirement of the Registered Training Organisation).

WHO ARE WE?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

IN RETURN WE OFFER

• 6 weeks of annual leave.
• 5 days of paid leave during the end-of-year shutdown (in addition to annual leave).
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
• Career development and training opportunities

For further information, please contact - Corinne Swan| Title: A/ Senior Manager Clinical Operations| phone number (08) 8942 5400 8942 5400)

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.