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Key Information
* Position Type: Full time, fixed term until June 2026
* Salary Range: $75,487 to $98,614 per annum (AHP 2.1 to 3.4)
* Application Closing Date: 22 August 2025
About the Role: Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Transient and Outreach
In the Transient and Outreach Service aimed at vulnerable homeless and transient individuals in the greater Darwin region, the Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) assumes a multifaceted role focused on holistic care provision and support. Tasked with conducting thorough health assessments and addressing immediate needs, the AHP collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to health and social support. Emphasising continuity of care within the Darwin region, the AHP facilitates smooth transitions for individuals departing the area, or accessing other services, advocating for their health and social welfare.
What You Need to Succeed
Certificate IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice and current registration with AHPRA.
* Minimum 3 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 Senior Manager – Clinical Operations Cheniqua Rocco a call on (08) 8942 5400 or email: Cheniqua.rocco@ddhs.org.au
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.
Danila Dilba offers employees:
* 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
* 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
* Career development and training opportunities
* Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options
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