Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Renal Dialysis
Job no: 905940
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Aboriginal Health
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna
* Ongoing Full Time
* Salary: OPS4 $76,561 - $80,256 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Locality Allowance + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants Only
Unique Career Opportunity: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner – Renal Unit (Dialysis)
Bring your cultural knowledge and clinical skills to a role that makes a real difference in the health outcomes of Aboriginal people in the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Based at Ceduna Hospital as part of the Multidisciplinary Renal Unit Team, you will provide culturally safe care and dialysis services to patients requiring Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT). This is a specialised position requiring completion of the Aboriginal Health Practitioner Renal Training Program (HLTRNL001 & HLTRNL002).
Your role will be vital in:
* Embedding an Aboriginal lens in health care delivery.
* Supporting Aboriginal patients and families with dialysis care.
* Improving cultural safety, satisfaction, and the effectiveness of health care services.
* Reducing barriers to care for communities at greater risk of kidney disease.
Aboriginal people are significantly overrepresented in dialysis services across SA, with rates of terminal kidney disease up to eight times higher than Australia's overall population. By joining our team, you'll directly support improved health outcomes and contribute to addressing this critical area of need.
If you are passionate about cultural safety, renal health, and supporting Aboriginal communities, we'd love to hear from you!
What We're Looking For:
* Certificate IV Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) or equivalent.
* Hold a registration with ATSIHPBA/ AHPRA.
Benefits and Work Environment:
* Maximum flexibility with flexible working hours and an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Job security and inclusive workplace with salary sacrifice benefits for a range of living expenses.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available.
* Well‐being and counselling support through a free Employee Assistance Programme.
* Recognition and a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
Applicant Information:
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Required Checks:
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups
* Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine‐preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Application Closing Date: 17 March 2026 - 11:55PM
Enquiries:
Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
Email:
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 905940
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