This weeks #Jobalerts
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1. Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-Operative Ltd : Health Promotion, Indigenous, Project Management Applications close: 01 December, 2017.
2-9 NT : Danila Dilba ACCHO Darwin 7 Positions Including a GP and Aboriginal Health Workers : Most Close 27 Nov
10. Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation Health Administration Manager – Arnhem land Maternity Leave Vacancy – Eight Months
11. WA : General Practitioner Organisation: Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) Closing Date: 12/01/2018
12. Clinical Director Gidgee Healing Mount Isa
13. Quality and Risk Manager Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS)
14.November : Applications open for the 2018 Australian Medical Association (AMA) Indigenous Medical Scholarship : Close 31 January 2018
15. URAPUNTJA HEALTH SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION SEWB Social Worker
16. NT : URAPUNTJA HEALTH SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION : REMOTE AREA NUR
17-43 Miwatj Health NT 26 Positions including 10 Nurses
44 -54 Congress ACCHO Alice Springs 10 positions
55 -65 JOBS AT IUIH Brisbane
66 .IEH TRACHOMA EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
67 .Indigenous Immunisation Coordinator
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1. Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-Operative Ltd : Health Promotion, Indigenous, Project Management Applications close: 01 December, 2017.
Short Description
The Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) which is governed by a community elected Board of Directors. DDACL is committed to the provision of a high quality range of services which will foster and support positive and fulfilling lifestyles for individuals and families within our community.
The DDACL provide a range of services including Primary Health Care through the Bunurong Health Service.
Personal attributes required:
- Commitment: To the organisation’s goals and objectives and take direction from the management.
- Empathy and Cultural Awareness: Communicates well, diplomatic, empathetic, caring and relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from the local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community.
- Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others’ ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within a group. Focuses on the pursuit of best practice in service delivery and ability to develop strong working relationships with staff and external contacts.
- Resilience: Perseveres to achieve goals, copes effectively with setbacks and disappointments; remains calm and in control under pressure; accepts constructive criticism in an objective manner, without becoming defensive.
- Reliable and Punctual: A high level of punctuality and reliability is required.
About this role:
The Indigenous Health Project Officers (IHPO) provide leadership on Indigenous health issues. They work as team members within the region and help develop and implement a coordinated team based approach aimed at increasing awareness of services whilst maximising links between services for ATSI community members. They are accountable for the achievement of agreed targets and indicators for the programs.
How to apply for this jobA copy of the Position Description is available from Manager Corporate Services via email: graeme.bird@ddacl.org.au.
Applicants must address criteria specified within the Position Description and a current Resume with two professional referees to:
Manager – Aboriginal Health Services
Dandenong & District Aborigines Cooperative Ltd
PO Box 683
Dandenong VIC 3175
Or via email to: graeme.bird@ddacl.org.au, using the subject line: Indigenous Health Project Officer application via EthicalJobs.
2-9 . NT : Danila Dilba ACCHO Darwin 7 Positions Including a GP and Aboriginal Health Workers
10. Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation Health Administration Manager – Arnhem land Maternity Leave Vacancy – Eight Months
Laynhapuy Health is looking for a motivated and skilled administration person to join the Health team for an eight month maternity leave vacancy.
Working with a skilled and committed multidisciplinary health team, this position is pivotal to the effective and efficient delivery of services by Laynhapuy Health to Yolŋu in remote Homelands through the management and coordination of the administrative functions of the service.
You will need excellent administrative and organisational skills, well developed people skills, along with health administration experience in a busy workplace.
A great opportunity to experience working in the top end with generous terms and conditions including subsidised housing.
For further information or to obtain a position description contact Ebony Tinirau on 08 8939 1860 or email health.admin@laynhapuy.com.au.
Applications close COB 30th November.
11. WA : General Practitioner Organisation: Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) Closing Date: 12/01/2018
Link to apply: http://kamsc-dahs.applynow.net.au/jobs/93905
Short Description: Rewarding full-time opportunity for a GP helping to ‘close the gap’ within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in remote WA.
About Derby Aboriginal Health Service
Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provides a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services. It is required to comply with a number of Service Agreements with Commonwealth and State departments and agencies, and to operate with a number of government and private medical and health delivery organizations.
About the Opportunity
Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) has a truly rewarding opportunity for a General Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team in Derby, WA, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the DAHS Senior Medical Officer, you’ll provide clinical care in DAHS town-based and remote clinics and contribute to the maintenance of high quality health services as a member of the DAHS multidisciplinary team.
About the Benefits
DAHS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged, but are often paid for by DAHS. This position presents a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $236,383, alongside a further host of benefits, including:
- Salary sacrificing up to $31,000;
- Full medical indemnity;
- Access to a vehicle for personal use;
- Fully furnished accommodation, including paid utilities;
- Mobile phone allowance of $100 per month;
- On call allowance of $500 per week when on call between 4.30pm and 8am;
- 6 weeks annual leave; and
- 2 weeks study leave.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career, and enhance your cultural knowledge in this stunning outback location. Make a positive difference — Apply Now!
- People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to appl
12. Clinical Director Gidgee Healing Mount Isa
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Director to join our team at Gidgee Healing Mount Isa an organisation dedicated to making a long-term positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Mount Isa, North West and Lower Gulf of Carpentaria regions
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34926216?savedSearchID=15851604&tracking=JMC-SAU-eDM-Lite2.14-4564
13. Quality and Risk Manager Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS)
We are is seeking a Quality and Risk Manager to join their team on a full-time, fixed term basis for 6 months in Kununurra, WA.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will be primarily responsible for managing and coordinating quality and risk systems, projects and functions across the organisation. You’ll provide leadership in risk assessment and management, and will lead a team in all quality initiatives, including accreditation standards preparation.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34914925?savedSearchID=15851604&tracking=JMC-SAU-eDM-Lite2.01-4551
14.November : Applications open for the 2018 Australian Medical Association (AMA) Indigenous Medical Scholarship : Close 31 January 2018
Applications are now being sought for the 2018 Australian Medical Association (AMA) Indigenous Medical Scholarship. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.
Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time at an Australian medical school and at least in their first year of medicine. Preference will be given to applicants who do not already hold any other scholarship or bursary.
The Scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection panel appointed by the AMA. The value of the Scholarship for 2018 will be $10,000 per annum. This amount will be paid in a lump sum for each year of study.
The duration of the Scholarship will be for the full course of a medical degree, however this is subject to review.
Applications close 31 January 2018.
To receive further information on how to apply, please contact Sandra Riley, Administration Officer, AMA on (02) 6270 5400 or email
indigenousscholarship@ama.com.au
An application package can be also downloaded from the AMA website http://www.ama.com.au/indigenous-medical-scholarship-2018
The Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship Trust Fund was established in 1994 with a contribution from the Australian Government. In 2016, the Trust Fund became The AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation is administered by AMA Pty Ltd.
The AMA would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following donors: Reuben Pelerman Benevolent Foundation; the late Beryl Jamieson’s wishes for donations towards the Indigenous Medical Scholarship; the Anna Wearne Fund and Deakin University.
15. URAPUNTJA HEALTH SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION SEWB Social Worker
Responsible To Clinic Manager
Location Amengernternenh Community, Utopia
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Urapuntja Community is situated on the Sandover Highway some 280 km north east of Alice Springs. Urapuntja Community comprises 16 Outstation communities spread out over some 3230 square km of desert. There are some 900 people who are mainly Anmatyerre and Alyawarra speaking people. Distances to the outstations vary from 5 to 100 kms from the clinic.
Urapuntja Health Service developed from many years of negotiations by Aboriginal people to have their own health service. Urapuntja is a community controlled health service with a Board of Directors which is elected from and by the community at the Annual General Meeting held each year. The Directors meets regularly to discuss issues and make decisions relevant to the Organisation.
The SEWB Social Worker will work as a member of the SEWB program ‘Wellbeing for Our Mob’ team including a psychologist, community support worker and RAN, to provide Social and Emotional Wellbeing services to community members. At times the SEWB Social Worker will work under the supervision of the Medical Officer and/or the Clinic Manager. At other times the SEWB Social Worker will be required to work with limited assistance. The SEWB Social Worker will be required to travel by 4WD vehicle to provide services to remote outstations.
The SEWB Social Worker will plan, implement and evaluate local wellbeing and support programs and help to embed good social and emotional wellbeing practices into the Urapuntja footprint.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Develop and deliver SEWB program in conjunction with the SEWB Team, that focus on engaging and supporting community members and their families.
- Work within the Wellbeing Shed and associated programs
- Provide social support to all clients
- Liaise with relevant community groups and stakeholders
- Participate in opportunistic and community screening activities
- Enter data accurately into the Communicare system and in line with NTPHN and Commonwealth reporting requirements
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports on activities in line with funding requirements
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
- Collect specified data on all client contacts in accordance with Clinic and community health program requirements
- Liaise with other staff within Urapuntja Health Service and external providers in regards to patient care, referrals and follow up as required
- Assist other health staff requiring community, cultural and/or linguistic assistance with clients where culturally appropriate
- Participate in on-going training
- Provide quality and professional service of care and work ethics at all times
- Work within strict confidentiality guidelines, ensuring all client and organisational information is kept secure
- Undertake any other duties at the request of the Clinic Manager which are considered relevant to the position and the level of classification
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Experience in, and a commitment to, community development.
- Understanding of vicarious trauma, including self-care
- Familiarity of working in a remote community or setting where flexibility and extensive travel is required.
- Demonstrated case management experience with families and children.
- Demonstrated ability to develop good working relationships across a range of sectors and in a variety of settings.
- An understanding of the Social And Emotional Wellbeing Framework
- Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Demonstrated experience in working with minimal supervision when dealing with common social support matters
- Current AASW/AHPRA registration
- Current Drivers Licence
- Able to drive a manual vehicle
- Understanding of the legal and ethical issues for staff and clients in a primary health care setting
- Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance)
Desirable
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- Awareness of/sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history
- Demonstrated understanding of issues pertaining to Aboriginal primary health care.
- Experience in using a Patient Information and Recall System
- Experience utilising and billing appropriate Medicare
- Experience working in the area of Indigenous Primary Health
- Highly developed cross cultural communication skills and willingness to take cultural advice from Aboriginal staff
- Previous experience working with remote Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal organisations and groups
Special Conditions
- Willingness to work in remote communities for extended periods of time.
- Out of hours’ work requiring overnight absences may be required.
- Satisfactory criminal history check.
- Current Ochre Card (Northern Territory Working with Children check
- Current Australian manual driver’s licence.
- A current First Aid certificate or a willingness to undertake training.
- Experience in operating a manual 4WD vehicle or a willingness to undertake training.
- A good level of health and fitness that matches the requirements of the role. Note: If so required by Urapuntja Health Service at any time, you must undergo a satisfactory medical examination (including a pre-employment medical examination) for the purpose of determining whether you are able to perform the inherent requirements of your position. Any such medical examination will be at the employer’s cost, and copies of any medical report will be provided to you. You must advise Urapuntja Health Service of any illness, injury, disease, or any other matter relating to your health or physical fitness which may prevent you from performing your duties, or which may affect your ability to work safely.
http://www.urapuntja.org.au/employment/
16. NT : URAPUNTJA HEALTH SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION : REMOTE AREA NURSE Amengernternenh Community, Utopia
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Urapuntja Community is situated on the Sandover Highway some 280 km north east of Alice Springs. Urapuntja Community comprises 16 Outstation communities spread out over some 3230 square km of desert. There are some 900 people who are mainly Anmatyerre and Alyawarra speaking people. Distances to the outstations vary from 5 to 100 kms from the clinic.
Urapuntja Health Service developed from many years of negotiations by Aboriginal people to have their own health service. Urapuntja is a community controlled health service with a Board of Directors which is elected from and by the community at the Annual General Meeting held each year. The Directors meets regularly to discuss issues and make decisions relevant to the Organisation.
The Remote Area Nurse/Midwife will work as a member of a clinical team including a GP, Aboriginal Health Workers and other Remote Area Nurses, to provide medical services to community members. The role is primarily that of a Remote Area Nurse with a component of midwifery for the small number of clients requiring ante and post natal care. At times the Remote Area Nurse/Midwife will work under the supervision of the Medical Officer and/or the Clinic Manager. At other times the Remote Area Nurse / Midwife will be required to work with limited assistance. The Remote Area Nurse / Midwife will be required to travel by 4WD vehicle to provide clinical services to remote outstations on a daily basis.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Provide general health care through the assessment and management of a broad range of clinical problems, in consultation with Aboriginal Health Workers, Registered Nurses and General Practitioner as required according to the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual and the Women’s Business Manual.
- Develop and deliver health programs with an emphasis on chronic disease, women’s health and STI’s
- Participate in opportunistic and community screening activities
- Perform consultations with community health program clients including the provision of basic physical examination and advice on the treatment and management of clients’ health problems
- Dispense and administer pharmaceutical therapies including vaccines and prescribed pharmaceuticals for common conditions as per the Carpa Manual, Women’s Business Manual and NT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2012.
- Work with other community health program staff and seek advice and assistance from a General Practitioner
- Enter data accurately into the Communicare system
- Collect specified data on all client contacts in accordance with Clinic and community health program requirements
- Participate in the after-hours on-call and emergency care roster.
- Provide health promotion and education
- Provide ante and post natal care
- Liaise with other staff within Urapuntja Health Service in regards to patient care, referrals and follow up as required
- Coordinate the evacuation of patients transferring to Alice Springs Hospital including liaison with DMO and RFDS, provision of emergency care until evacuation, transport of patient to airstrip and handover of patient care
- Assist other health staff requiring community, cultural and/or linguistic assistance with clients where culturally appropriate
- Participate in on-going training and provide on-the-job training for less experienced RNs/AHWs
- To provide quality and professional service of care and work ethics at all times
- Work within strict confidentiality guidelines, ensuring all client and organisational information is kept secure
- Undertake any other duties at the request of the Clinic Manager which are considered relevant to the position and the level of classification
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Registered or eligible for registration as Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA)
- High level of clinical skills, knowledge, and health promotion skills in particular in the areas of STI’s and Womens’ Health
- Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Demonstrated experience in working with minimal supervision when dealing with common health matters
- Current Drivers Licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle
- A good level of health and fitness that matches the requirements of the role. Note: If so required by UHSAC at any time, you must undergo a satisfactory medical examination (including a pre-employment medical examination) for the purpose of determining whether you are able to perform the inherent requirements of your position. Any such medical examination will be at the employer’s cost, and copies of any medical report will be provided to you. You must advise UHSAC of any illness, injury, disease, or any other matter relating to your health or physical fitness which may prevent you from performing your duties, or which may affect your ability to work safely.
- Understanding of the legal and ethical issues for staff and clients in a primary health care setting
- Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance)
- NT About Giving Vaccines certification or the ability to obtain this
Desirable
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- Awareness of/sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history
- Demonstrated understanding of issues pertaining to Aboriginal primary health care.
- Experience in using a Patient Information and Recall System
- Experience working in the area of Indigenous Primary Health
- Highly developed cross cultural communication skills and willingness to take cultural advice from Aboriginal staff
- Previous experience working with remote Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal organisations and groups
17-43 Miwatj Health NT 26 Positions including 10 Nurses
Employment at Miwatj Health
Miwatj Health offers a wide range of employment opportunities for health and other professionals, in a unique primary healthcare environment. We offer satisfying career paths for doctors, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health staff, public/population health practitioners, health informatics specialists, administrative, financial and management personnel. If you are suitably qualified and are looking for a rewarding and challenging experience in one of the most diverse, beautiful and interesting regions of Australia, we invite you to apply for any of the current vacancies listed below.
All applications for current vacancies must include:
- a current Resumé,
- names and contact details of at least two referees, at least one of whom must be a employment referee.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly those with links to and knowledge of local communities in the region.
Separately from the list of current vacancies, you may also submit a general expression of interest, with a current Resume, and we shall retain it on file for future reference if an appropriate vacancy arises.
Miwatj strongly prefers that all applications and expressions of interest submit your application via our recruitment platform by clicking the link below.
You may contact HR via recruitment@miwatj.com.au. However, if that is not possible, EOI or resume may be mailed or faxed, to arrive by the closing date, to:
Miwatj Health – Human Resources Department
PO Box 519
Nhulunbuy NT 0881
Fax number (08) 8987 1670
Milingimbi, NT
MHAC74
MHAC80
MHAC65
MHAC82
MHAC67
MHAC59
MHAC32
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44-54 Congress ACCHO Alice Springs 10 positions
Thank you for your interest in working with Congress!
We have two types of applications for you to consider:
General Application
- Submit an expression of interest for a position that may become available.
- This should include a covering letter outlining your job interest(s), an up-to-date resume and three current employment referees.
Applying for a Current Vacancy
- Applying for a specific advertised vacancy.
- Before applying for any position general or current please read the section ‘Job App FAQ‘.
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
55-65 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:
66 .IEH TRACHOMA EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Other
Indigenous Eye Health Unit
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: $99,199 – $107,370 p.a. plus 9.5 % superannuation
- Exciting opportunity working with remote communities based in Alice Springs
- Use your health, education and engagement skills to close the gap for vision
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders in Aboriginal Eye Health
- Salary loadings commensurate with experience and vehicle provided
- Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.
Indigenous Eye Health (IEH) at the University of Melbourne is looking for a Trachoma Education and Engagement Manager (TEEM) based in Alice Springs. This new position will be an integral on-the-ground part of the IEH team. Travel to remote communities and work in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia is required.
The TEEM is responsible for engagement and local linkage with communities and organisations in the tri-state border region. Project management and educational skills are requisite. The person needs to be an energetic and enthusiastic self-starter who can develop partnerships and identify opportunities. The TEEM will be responsible for education and training to a wide range of people of all ages to broaden community awareness about clean faces and ways to prevent trachoma.
Over several years IEH has developed health promotion resources, conducted social marketing and created partnerships that support the World Health Organization endorsed SAFE strategy particularly around facial cleanliness. The position will build on existing partnerships to raise awareness about the importance of clean faces and good hygiene and pursue strategies to increase knowledge that result in behaviour change.
Close date: 29 Nov 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
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
67 : Indigenous Immunisation Coordinator
Employment StatusTemporary Part Time (up to 30/06/2019)
The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
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