This weeks #Jobalerts
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1-8 Danila Dilba ACCHO Darwin 8 Positions
9. Senior Rural Medical Practitioner – Port Augusta
10.Nhulundu Health Service : General Practitioner : Gladstone QLD
11. TRACHOMA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS MANAGER
12. Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Community NSW : Medical Practitioner
13. Miwatj Health NT Tackling Indigenous Smoking Community Worker
14-18 Congress ACCHO Alice Springs
19-20. AHMRC full-time Vacancies
21 – 22 JOBS AT IUIH Brisbane
23. Poche Centre for Indigenous Health : Research Associate, Breathe Easy Walk Easy Lungs for Life
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1-8 Danila Dilba ACCHO Darwin 8 Positions
9. Senior Rural Medical Practitioner – Port Augusta
Established in the early 1970’s, Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services, social support and training to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The organisation operates from its premises in Port Augusta and also has clinics at Davenport, Copley and Nepabunna communities. Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation also provides services to the communities of Quorn, Hawker, Marree, Lyndhurst and Beltana.
About the Opportunity
Pika Wiya Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (Pika Wiya) now has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Rural Medical Practitioner to join their team in Port Augusta, SA.
Reporting to the Medical Director, you will be responsible for the provision of high-level primary health care, ensuring continuity care for individuals, and for prevention programs for the population.
This will be done primarily through the Port Augusta clinic (bulk-billing clinic) – servicing a combination of booked and walk in clients – and also by visiting a remote clinic once a month.
To be successful in this position, you will hold an AHPRA recognised medical degree including general or specialist registration and a Medicare Australia Provider Number.
You will also have demonstrated experience working in a medical practice and have the ability to provide high-quality clinical skills in a rural general practice. Additionally, you must have a good knowledge of the Australian health system and the Medicare billing system.
It is crucial to this role that you have a good understanding of Aboriginal community and health and be willing to involve yourself in the community.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive base salary of $225,000 plus super.
You will also be eligible generous salary packaging, up to$16,000 through Maxxia, to increase your take home pay!
Pika Wiya is also willing to negotiate relocation assistance and accommodation subsidies for the right candidate.
Make a real difference to the health and well-being of a vibrant community – Apply Now!
10.Nhulundu Health Service : General Practitioner : Gladstone QLD
General Practitioner
(Full time positions based in Gladstone)
Nhulundu Wooribah Indigenous Health Organisation Inc. (“Nhulundu”) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering an integrated, comprehensive primary health care service to the whole Gladstone community.
Services include; bulk billing GP services, chronic disease management program, diabetes education, health promotion programs, mums and bubs clinic, aged care and community support service functions.
The position is responsible for providing best practice comprehensive primary health care. Leadership in the safety and quality of clinical services delivered by the health team. Optimising uptake and income generation across the service through MBS billings
This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and committed team and make a direct impact on improved health outcomes in the community.
- Competitive Salary Package – including salary sacrifice
- Well Balanced working environment – Hours = Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.00pm
Key Requirements include
- Qualified Medical Practitioner, holding unconditional current registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Eligible for unrestricted Medicare Provider Number
- Vocational Registration preferred
- Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity towards the social, economic and cultural factors affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health; An ability to communicate and empathise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
You will be supported by a team of dedicated clinic staff including Registered Nurses Aboriginal Health Workers, the Tackling Indigenous Smoking team, Dietician/Diabetes Educator, Medical Receptionist, Practice Manager and visiting Specialists and Allied Health providers
Enquiries and Applications (Resume) can be addressed to:
Karen Clifford – Business Service Manager:
By Email: jobs@nhulundu.com.au
By Phone: 0428 228 851
11. TRACHOMA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS MANAGER
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Indigenous Health Equity Unit
Centre for Health Equity, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: $99,199 – $107,370 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation
The Trachoma Environmental Improvements Manager (TEIM) plays an important role to drive activities and provide focus on the “Environmental” element of the World Health Organisation SAFE strategy to eliminate trachoma. The position will: advocate for safe and functional washing facilities (bathrooms) and work to enhance coordination, collaboration and cooperation between key players at the State and Territory, regional and local levels in health including environmental health, housing, infrastructure and education in targeted regions and remote communities in the tri-state border region of NT, SA, and WA.
The Trachoma Environmental Improvements Manager will be based in Alice Springs and work closely with the Indigenous Eye Health (IEH) Trachoma Coordinator who is also based in Alice Springs.
The position requires travel by vehicle or plane to remote areas of NT, South Australia and Western Australia. Travel to Melbourne and other Australian destinations will also be required from time to time.
IEH strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians.
Close date: 22 Oct 2017
Position Description and Selection Criteria
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
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13. Miwatj Health NT Tackling Indigenous Smoking Community Worker
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in East Arnhem Land, providing comprehensive primary health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents of North East Arnhem and public health services for close to 10,000 people across the region.
Tackling Indigenous Smoking Community Worker .5
Are you reliable, self-motivated and hardworking? Do you want to make a difference to Indigenous health? You will work with individuals, clients, families and communities to help quit tobacco use. You will deliver and promote healthier life choices and encourage smoke free behaviour. You will report to the Coordinator TIS on progress and issues. You will need to maintain confidential client information, have the ability to speak and understand Yolngu Matha and have a good understanding of Yolngu kinship and traditional systems.
You must have a current NT Class C Drivers License and a current Ochre Card (or the ability to obtain one).
Click here for Job Description
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
14-18 Congress ACCHO Alice Springs
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Hourly Rate: $22.78 + 25% casual loading
Location: Alice Springs | Job ID: 3696530| Closing Date: 01 Dec 2017
GENERAL PRACTITIONER – ALICE SPRINGS
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has over 40 years’ experience providing comprehe …
Location: Alice Springs | Job ID: 3677297| Closing Date: 30 Dec 2017
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Multiple Positions Available
Location: Alice Springs | Job ID: 3683459
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST- CLIENT SERVICE ROLES
Client Service Officer …
Location: Alice Springs | Job ID: 3672944| Closing Date: 31 Dec 2017
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST- CLINICAL ROLES
Location: Alice Springs | Job ID: 3672893 | Closing Date: 31 Dec 2017
19-20 . AHMRC full-time Vacancies
To receive a copy of the Recruitment Information Package for more information and the selection criteria, please contact HR via email or telephone. The selection criteria must be addressed for your application to be considered.
19.Research, Training and Workforce Development Manager
Located at Little Bay at the Aboriginal Health College.
For a position description please email hr@ahmrc.org.au
Applications close: Monday, 23 October 2017.
20.Government Policy and Partnership Manager
Located at our main office in Surry Hills
This is an Identified Position.
For a position description please email hr@ahmrc.org.au
Applications close: Monday, 23 October 2017.
For a confidential conversation please contact Human Resources on (02) 9212 4777 or email gagic@ahmrc.org.au
Pursuant to Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), Australian Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position and is identified as an essential pre-requisite for appointment to the role of Chief Executive Officer, under AH&MRC Constitutional Rules.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
21 – 22 JOBS AT IUIH Brisbane
IUIH and its members are constantly looking for healthcare workers, GP’s, allied health professionals, medical and health related students to fill short or long term vacancies within their growing operations.Current job opportunities are listed below:
23. Research Associate, Breathe Easy Walk Easy Lungs for Life
Faculty of Health Sciences
Physiotherapy and Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, is situated on the Camperdown campus of the University of Sydney
The primary aim of the Poche Centre is to contribute to the reduction of disparities in Indigenous Health and social justice outcomes through collaboration with health research organisations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled organisations, other community organisation and government.
A PhD scholarship is available for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified person through a NHMRC funded project: Implementing evidence into practice to improve chronic lung disease management in Indigenous Australians: the Breathe Easy, Walk Easy – Lungs for Life (BE WELL) project.
While the project title suggests that the PhD topic could be in lung health, there are opportunities for the PhD student to choose a PhD topic within his/her interest, for example, health service delivery, education of Aboriginal Health Workers, models of best practice etc.
The PhD student will be able to work with a very supportive group and could be located either in the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health on the Camperdown Campus or in the Faculty of Health Sciences on the Cumberland Campus of the University of Sydney. In both these locations other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are enrolled in PhD programs and would provide a collaborative and engaging environment.
The PhD scholarship is for a part-time PhD at $27,000 per year (tax free) for 3.5 years or a part-time PhD combined with the part-time Project Manager role, which attracts a substantial full-time salary and a 5 year appointment.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1695/0917 to apply.
Closing: 11:30pm 19 October 2017
The University of Sydney has established the Merit Appointment Scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Under this scheme an applicant’s Aboriginality is an essential selection criterion and is authorised under the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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