Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Forensic Mental Health Team – Mental Health
and Other Drugs Central Australia Region
Job title Aboriginal Health Practitioner Designation Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,893 - $113,001 Location Alice Springs
Position number 16346 RTF 343709 Closing 31/03/2026
Contact officer Paul Norton on 08 8951 9129 or
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343709
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
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, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care services in a culturally responsive and effective manner
within a scope of practice.
Context statement
This role works alongside a multidisciplinary (MDT) forensic team in the Alice Springs Correctional Centre – Monday to Friday. The
role will assist in providing a culturally responsive mental health service to Aboriginal incarcerated clients. It will also assist the
MDT to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people and support transition of care back to the community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide culturally responsive primary health care practice in collaboration with other healthcare professionals including;
developing and coordinating healthcare plans for individuals; supporting them in complying with their care plan as required and
within a defined scope of practice.
2. Participate in planning, delivery and evaluation of health education and health promotion programs; including engaging with
local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to strengthen community involvement in health service delivery.
3. Participate in the organisation’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process for the provision of safe, effective and efficient
health care.
4. Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to trainees, new graduates and novice Aboriginal Health Practitioners to
develop their skills, knowledge and professional capabilities.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practice and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Ahpra as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with no conditions.
2. Minimum AQF level 5 as per NTPS Aboriginal Health Practitioner 2022-2025 Enterprise Agreement and/or signed learning
agreement demonstrating a commitment to achieve this.
3. Proven experience providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice to individuals and families as an
advanced and proficient practitioner; including care coordination and health education and promotion.
4. Ability to work with local families and community members in particular identifying and working with local traditional health
practices and providing culturally safe health education and promotion.
5. Must be able to provide confirmation of Aboriginality; obtain a criminal history check and clearance; and working with children’s
clearance (Ochre card).
6. Current NT driver’s licence, or the willingness and or ability to obtain.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to provide all essential documents outlined above prior to being
appointed to this position. Note 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact the Office of Chief
Aboriginal Health Practitioner () for more information.