Transient and Outreach Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP)

Job Description

Keen for a change of direction? Know someone who’s interested in joining our health service? Read on below to find out more about this career opportunity and share it around so that we can make DDHS even more deadly! Key Information Position Type: Full time, fixed term Location: Darwin Salary Range: $87,809 – $96,681 (AHP 3.1 to 3.4) Application Closing Date: 23 February 2025 About the Role Danila Dilba’s Transient and Outreach Service is aimed at vulnerable, homeless and transient clients in the Greater Darwin region. As our Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP), your role will focus on holistic care provision and support. You will carry out health assessments and address immediate needs while also collaborating closely with your multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to health and social support. Emphasising continuity of care within the Darwin region, you will facilitate smooth transitions for individuals departing the area, or accessing other services, advocating for their health and social welfare. What You Need to Succeed Qualification as a health professional (e.g., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner) and current registration with AHPRA. Minimum three years’ experience working in a Primary Health Care setting. Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, cancer, respiratory and/or cardiac disease) and relevant management strategies. High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations. Demonstrated competence working within multi-disciplinary teams or independently, with strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks. Want to talk this job through some more? Give Transient and Outreach Manager Ronald Ogilvie a call on (08) 8942 5400 or email: Additional Information 5 days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave). Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum. Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position. Employment with us is subject to: Willing to undergo a Police Check. Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr