Graduate Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.

WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health and a Dental Clinic.
We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program and our Strong Indigenous Families program. As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.

Registered Aboriginal Islander Health Practitioners are responsible for delivering safe, high-quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role is responsible for delivery of client services in accordance with Wurli policy and procedures, guided by CARPA standard treatment manual and applicable legislation and regulations. Depending on the clinic and / or program Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners may assess and treat clients, deliver specific health care programs or specialise in a particular health care service. All RAHP’s bring cultural authority into the organisation, they are to provide cultural brokerage between patients and nonindigenous staff to provide culturally safe and appropriate advice and support to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

• Salary sacrificing options
• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave);

For Further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Description

Please ensure your application includes: –

• A current resume  or curriculum vitae (cv)
• A cover letter  / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Completion of Certificate IV in the last 12 months through Wurli’s Traineeship Program
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on ************ or email ***************