This weeks #Jobalerts
Please note : Before completing a job application please check with the ACCHO or stakeholder that job is still available
1-5 : Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (CKAHSAC)
6.Aboriginal Coordinator -Aboriginal Quitline Program
7.Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner , Maternal and Child health( Strong Mums Solid Kids program)
8-9 : Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s Link-Up SA \ Program caseworker /counsellor
10.Aboriginal Health Worker – Drug & Alcohol – Durri AMS close 21 August
11. Aboriginal Health Worker : Wathaurong Aboriginal Health Service Closes 20 August
12.ACADEMIC SPECIALIST – INDIGENOUS EYE HEALTH POLICY AND PRACTICE (RE-ADVERTISED)
13. Policy Adviser (Indigenous Health) Australian Medical Association
14. Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner Carnarvon Medical Services Aboriginal Corporation (CMSAC)
15.General Practitioner | Remote Aboriginal Health Service NT
16 – 35 Employment at Miwatj Health NT Nurses Health Workers etc
How to submit a Indigenous Health #jobalert ?
NACCHO Affiliate , Member , Government Department or stakeholders
If you have a job vacancy in Indigenous Health
Email to Colin Cowell NACCHO Media
Tuesday by 4.30 pm for publication each Wednesday
1-5 : Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (CKAHSAC)
As a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Service, Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (CKAHSAC) provides a range of culturally safe and high quality services specifically designed to improve the wellness and health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
CKAHSAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring there is no discrimination in the workplace. For further information please visit our website www.ckahsac.org.au
These position will be based with Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation. The successful applicant will be required to undertake duties specified in the Job and Person Specification.
All enquiries and requests for Job Descriptions must be directed to Lee-Ann Miller, Human Resources Coordinator via
Email: Lee-Ann.Miller@ckahsac.org.au or telephone 8626 2500
How to Apply:
Applications in writing should address the selection criteria contained in the Job Description and include a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position.
Applications should be addressed to: Lee-Ann Miller, Human Resources Coordinator, CKAHSAC, PO Box 314, CEDUNA SA 5690.
CLOSING DATE: 5.00PM ON WEDNESDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2017
Please note: Late applications will not be considered.
- ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER/WORKER – several positions available
- Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker – Connected Beginnings (0 – 4 Years
- – 12 months with possibility of extension – Subject to funding
- Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker – New Directions (5 – 14 Years)
- – 12 month employment contract – Subject to funding
- Fixed Term Contract , subject to funding
- AHW 4 – salary range $67,635.00 to $70,762.00 per annum
- Essential – Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care qualifications
- Full Time 1.0 FTEThe position of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner/Worker is to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to clients and community, and to improve health outcomes and better access to health services.
2.Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner – sexual health
3.ABORIGINAL TORRES Strait Islander Health Practitioner/WORKER – Outreach – Female
4.ABORIGINAL TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH PRACTITIONER/WORKER – clinic – MALE
- Full Time , Up to 12 month contract SUJECT TO FUNDING
- AHW 4 – salary range $67,635.00 to $70,762.00 per annum
- Essential – ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH PRACTITIONER Certificate 4 – Sexual Health
- Essential – ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
- HEALTH PRACTITIONER Certificate and/or 4 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – Outreach – Female and Clinic Male
- Several position available
The position of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner – Sexual Health is to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to clients and community, and to improve health outcomes and better access to health services.
The position of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner/Worker – Outreach – Female and Clinic – Male is to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to clients and community, and to improve health outcomes and better access to health services.
5.Registered Nurse – Mother’s and Babies Coordinator
Up to 12 month employment contract with a possible extension
RN 2 , Level 1 (Depending on qualifications)
Essential – Register Nurse with a current practicing certificate and a current Immunisationprovider
Full Time 1.0 FTE
The position of Registered Nurse – Mother’s and Babies Coordinator is to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to clients and community, and to improve health outcomes and better access to maternal women & child health services.
6.Aboriginal Coordinator -Aboriginal Quitline Program
We’re passionate about nurturing careers.
We support new innovation and thinking, and openly collaborate and share new ideas. We’re healthy and active in our lives and wellbeing is encouraged at every level. Our people play an important role in the future of health and healthcare and we believe that working together, we’re stronger.
About Us
Medibank is a leading private health insurer with 40 years of experience delivering better health to Australians. We look after the health cover needs of millions of customers and deliver a wide range of programs to support health and wellbeing in the community.
The Opportunity
Medibank is delivering the best possible smoking cessation outcomes for Aboriginal clients in NSW and ACT on behalf of Quitline, the Cancer Institute of NSW and Healthdirect Australia.
The Aboriginal Quitline Program provides both inbound and outbound calls to Aboriginal clients who are considering smoking cessation. We have a dedicated team of counsellors who provide specific interventions such as delivering one off counselling, focusing on quit planning, supporting with quitting (including managing withdrawal symptoms), providing strategies for relapse prevention and providing outbound milestone checks.
Joining our Relationship Management team, the Aboriginal Coordinator will provide team leadership and program direction in relation to Quitline, specifically focused on the delivery of the program to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clients. This is a 12 month maternity leave contract and will be critical in promoting the service & liaising with Aboriginal Health workers & key Aboriginal Health & Community Controlled Services to ensure strong partnerships. The role will have a distinct community focus and will be key in the promotion of the program amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This is a satisfyingly broad role with a range of responsibilities including:
- Develop and implement Aboriginal Health Community Engagement Strategies for the NSW and ACT Aboriginal Quitline program
- Foster relationships within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote awareness of services by travelling to identified communities;
- Represent NSW Quitline at Aboriginal Health community events, organising and hosting promotional stalls as required;
- Lead Aboriginal Advisory Groups with participation from key influencers in Aboriginal health groups to inform service design and the delivery of service improvement initiatives;
- Lead engagement efforts to increase the variety of services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
- Support the development and delivery of cultural education and training across the business and contribute to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy.
About You
You have exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills which enable you to build strong and lasting relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders/clients and community groups. Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills are your strong suit as is your ability to lead and motivate others to achieve shared goals and objectives. You will also have the following skills and experience:
- Strong community engagement experience with Aboriginal communities, ideally in health, welfare or similar;
- Strong delivery focus; project management skills will be highly regarded;
This position will only be open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – Medibank considers this to be a genuine occupational requirement under the relevant anti-discrimination legislation.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work we offer a range of great benefits. Furthermore, we take the health and wellbeing of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging well-being at all levels of life.
Medibank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
A Career at Medibank adds up to more. More achievement. More progress. More passion and more innovation for health.
For a career option that will suit you better, click to apply.
Nunkuwarrin Yunti aims to promote and deliver improvement in the health and well-being of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide and advance their social, cultural and economic status. The organisation places a strong focus on a client centred approach to the delivery of services and a collaborative working culture to achieve the best possible outcome for clients. The Women, Children and Family Health Service aims to support safe nurturing environments for pregnant women, infants and children, increase uptake and utilisation of services with an emphasis for clients to encourage continued engagement with services.
182-190 Wakefield Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Two New Vacancies are available within the Link Up Program.
Both positions are 12 month Contract position that may be extended subject to funding.
Link Up Caseworker: (Click for more information)
Link Up Counsellor: (Click for more information)
Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s Link-Up SA Program is funded by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (Federal), and also receives reunion funding from the Department of Premier & Cabinet, Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation (State).
Link Up provides family tracing, reunion and counselling services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who have been separated under the past policies and practices of the Australian Government. Assistance is also provided to people over the age of 18 years who have been adopted, fostered or raised in institutions.
For more information about Link Up (Click here)
Please feel free to communicate this opportunity through your networks.
10.Aboriginal Health Worker – Drug & Alcohol – Durri AMS close 21 August
For over 30 years, Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service has provided essential and culturally appropriate medical, preventive, allied and oral health services to Aboriginal communities. Located in the Macleay and Nambucca valleys on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Durri is committed to making health care and education accessible to improve the health status and wellbeing of our community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Aboriginal Health Worker with an interest in the area of Drug & Alcohol to join the passionate team at our Nambucca Heads clinic site.
This challenging role would suit an experienced and motivated Aboriginal Health Worker with a desire to achieve positive outcomes in indigenous health. You will work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
The successful candidate will enjoy beautiful beaches, World Heritage Rainforest, and relaxed lifestyle of the mid north coast whilst making a real difference in the community.
Benefits include 9.5% super, attractive salary sacrifice, training and access to an employee assistance program.
To apply to to our website: www.durri.org.au, download a copy of the Application Pack and submit this along with your resume not exceeding 4 pages, and your submission for each of the selection criteria to: hr@durri.org.au, or mail to:
Application
Chief Operations Officer
Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Services
PO Box 136
Kempsey NSW 2440
Applications close: 21 August 2017 at 5.00 pm
Applicants must have a current Police and Working with Children Check Clearance and Confirmation of Aboriginality.
Pursuant to Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) Australian Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
Applications that do not attach a completed selection criteria submission will not be considered.
Contact: Paula 02 65602360
11. Aboriginal Health Worker : Wathaurong Aboriginal Health Service Closes 20 August
The Wathaurong Aboriginal Health Service is a fast growing and innovative health service that aims to provide the local Aboriginal community with culturally appropriate, high quality care. The following position is now available:-
Aboriginal Health Worker
Part Time 22.8 hours per week (Ongoing)
The successful applicant will be part of a service aimed at providing intensive case work and direct support to Aboriginal people. You will facilitate clinical assessments, work in partnership with the clinical practice, and provide cultural expertise to ensure the provision of holistic and culturally appropriate health care. You will also assist Aboriginal people to access appropriate primary care services, and liaise with internal and external practitioners to assist in the delivery of culturally appropriate services. You will work in North Geelong and also in Colac. Qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Worker are desirable or a willingness to undertake study to achieve the qualification.
This is an identified position, open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
If you have extensive experience in related areas of work and a solid understanding of the issues confronting Aboriginal communities then we want to hear from you.
A Position Description is available from www.wathaurong.org.au
A police check, Working with Children Card and a driving license are required for all positions.
Applications to be sent to Human Resources preferably via email jobs@wathaurong.org.au or post to Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative, PO Box 402, North Geelong 3215. Applications that fail to answer the key selection criteria will not be considered.
Closing date for these positions is 20 August 2017
Wathaurong is a Child Safe organisation
Wathaurong is a smoke free workplace
12.ACADEMIC SPECIALIST – INDIGENOUS EYE HEALTH POLICY AND PRACTICE (RE-ADVERTISED)
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: Level B $98,775 – $117,290 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation or Level C $120,993 – $139,510 p.a. plus 9.5%superannuation
Indigenous Eye Health in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne has developed and is supporting implementation of the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision. The work is of national and international significance and is demonstrating effective translational research through the systematic implementation of evidenced-based, sustainable public health reform in Indigenous eye health.
You will support the regional implementation of The Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision from a health system perspective and contribute to and lead improvements in Indigenous eye health across Australia. As part of a small, strategic and responsive team, you will collaborate with stakeholders within regions, jurisdictions and nationally to implement the Roadmap recommendations and provide technical advice and support. You will contribute to Roadmap advocacy and support submission of national and international peer reviewed publications and be actively involved in conference and meeting presentations.
To be successful in the position, you must have:
-Leadership experience or demonstrated potential for leadership and engagement in research or health systems
-Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of key issues related to Indigenous health
-Demonstrated experience working, communicating and engaging effectively with Indigenous communities
-Demonstrated capacity to maintain and contribute to industry partnerships and collaborations with a broad range of stakeholders.
This could be the next great step in your career. In addition, you will have access to many benefits enjoyed by our staff. To learn more about the benefits and working at the University, see http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits and http://joining.unimelb.edu.au
This is a re-advertised position. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Close date: 3 Sep 2017
Position Description and Selection Criteria
0043281_REVISED_Level B or C_July 2017.pdf
For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria
13. Policy Adviser (Indigenous Health) Australian Medical Association
The AMA
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is the most influential membership organisation representing registered medical practitioners and medical students of Australia.
The AMA exists to promote and protect the professional interests of doctors and the health care needs of patients and communities.
The Federal Secretariat of the AMA contributes to the achievement of this Mission through reinforcing the AMA’s peak status in the development and implementation of health policy and identifying and acting upon the main issues affecting members.
The Federal Secretariat also delivers relevant member services and works with members directly to grow and value membership of the AMA.
Public Health
The AMA’s Public Health team is responsible for the AMA’s work on population and community health issues, including prevention, substance abuse, child and youth health and Indigenous health. The Secretariat assists in developing the AMA’s policies and political advocacy on Public Health issues of national importance.
The Role
The Policy Adviser (maternity leave cover, part-time) will provide high level policy and strategic advice to the AMA President on Indigenous health issues. The Policy Adviser will write policy responses and take a lead in the development of AMA policy on all Indigenous health issues.
The Policy Adviser will develop policy positions for consideration by the Task Force on Indigenous Health and resolutions informed by research and input from within the AMA and when required from other medical organisations and health stakeholders.
The Policy Adviser will take a lead in the development of strategies to advocate AMA policies and prepare written material to support AMA campaigns and advocacy on Indigenous health.
The Policy Adviser will manage the AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship and coordinate support for scholarship recipients, and will also coordinate the production of the AMA’s annual Report Card on Indigenous Health,
The Policy Adviser will provide secretariat support for the AMA Taskforce on Indigenous Health, represent the AMA at meetings and on external committees such as the Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee.
Selection Criteria
- demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner
- knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues
- experience working as a Policy Adviser or similar type of role on Indigenous health issues;
- established networks in the Indigenous health sector;
- relevant qualifications or a combination of qualifications and experience relevant to the role;
- demonstrated ability to contribute to policy development;
- an ability to identify relevant issues and to collate and present information to substantiate policy advice;
- demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and produce high quality accurate work with a minimum of supervision and under tight deadlines;
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
- the ability to liaise effectively and build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders;
- demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a small team, including the ability to supervise staff;
- experience in using modern computer software and office systems to analyse data, produce documents dealing with complex issues, and maintain accurate records;
- an enthusiastic and flexible approach.
To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and an up to date resume via SEEK. For further information or for a confidential discussion in respect of this role please contact Alyce on 02 6270 5482. Remuneration for this role will be determined after assessment of relevant skills, experience and qualifications.
Closing Date for Applications – Tuesday 22 August 2017 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.