Aboriginal Health Practitioner Specialist

Description:

Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit NT Hearing Services
Job title Aboriginal Health Practitioner Specialist Designation Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $102,893 - $113,001 Location Darwin
Position number 27823 RTF 319638 Closing 09/04/2025
Contact officer Debra Smith on 08 8985 8134 or debra.smith@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319638
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, deliver specialised ear and hearing health care services in a culturally safe and effective
manner by providing evidence-based treatment, education and training, promoting well-being, maintaining patient data on appropriate
health systems and providing preventative ear and hearing health messages through health promotion and education.
Context statement
This position is located within NT Hearing Services and requires professional capabilities to deal with complex social situations; and the
ability to engage with and train community members and primary health care workforce on improving health outcomes. Position specific
learning and development opportunities for this position will be available.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work in partnership with relevant providers to deliver and record culturally responsive ear and hearing health care through targeted
outreach service provision using established information technology systems to capture data as per departmental policy to ensure
continuity of client care.
2. Mentor and deliver health education to Primary Health Care (PHC) workforce, families and key stakeholders in otitis media prevention,
management and clinical care through culturally appropriate training using evidence-based practice clinical guidelines and health
promotion.
3. Engage with Aboriginal families and community members to strengthen community involvement in health service delivery.
4. Provide clinical supervision, training, mentoring and support to Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioners.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken, to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with no restrictions.
2. Qualification minimum AQF Level 5 as per NTPS Aboriginal Health Practitioner 2022 - 2025 Enterprise Agreement.
3. Demonstrated experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner and experience in providing health
promotion and health education programs.
4. Demonstrated local cultural knowledge, respect and safety of local communities and the health information systems used in the clinic
setting and patient care systems, with attention to detail in recording data.
5. Ability to self-manage within a multi-disciplinary health team, travel by 4WD and or light aircraft to remote communities often staying
several days and provide primary health care services against national health care standards in a culturally and clinically safe manner.
Desirable
1. Hold a current Northern Territory (NT) driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
Further information
Note any applicant who does not hold the essential AQF level will be appointed for a fixed term period of two years, subject to engaging and
participating in a learning agreement to obtain the required qualification.
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to provide all essential documents outlined above prior to being appointed to
this position, including a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not
exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be
eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A healthcare workers
(direct contact with blood or body substances).