Maternal Early Childhood Health Program Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO)
Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region
Employment Conditions: Full Time Contract, dependent on external funding
Salary: $69,281-$74,908 per annum
Salary Packaging: $15,899.94 p/a
Professional Development Incentive: $1,500 p/a
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports to: Maternal Early Childhood Health Program Coordinator
Employee Access to Medical Services: Free Prescriptions
Amazing further benefits including: 6 weeks annual leave, up to 10 days personal/carer's leave per year, free general dentistry, remote retention allowance of $750
ATSI Identified: This position is open only to those who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
Exciting opportunity for a full time Maternal Early Childhood Health Program ALO in our Health Services Section, based in Tennant Creek.
Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community This is a rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Town and Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction each day and play an important role in Anyinginyi Health's drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.
About Us
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) is a multi‑disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.
Anyinginyi Health is made up of four sections (Health Services, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji‑Ki Stronger Families) which allow them a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and well‑being is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi Health's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.
About the Tennant Creek Region
Year‑round blue skies, stunning landscapes, and vibrant, diverse, and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must‑see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in.
500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving and gold mining town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.
About the Role
The Maternal Early Childhood Health Program Aboriginal Liaison Officer will work as part of Anyinginyi Health Maternal Early Childhood Health Program team, providing a transport service for clients of the program, while supporting a multidisciplinary and integrated health team.
The ALO is a frontline customer service position and will ensure safe driving practices, appropriate behaviour, and acceptable appearance to maintain the integrity of the organisation. The role will always respect Aboriginal values, beliefs, customs, language, and traditional practices.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and adhere to Anyinginyi policies and procedures including the Motor Vehicle Policy and bus pick‑up service rules.
* Drive safely in accordance with NT traffic laws and regulations.
* Transport patients from home to MECH Headquarters and back, including patients scheduled for hospital or other healthcare provider appointments.
* Participate in morning meetings with the Maternal Early Childhood Health Program team to review patients on daily recall or attending specialist clinics.
* Assist passengers, pregnant women and parents with young children in getting to, from, on or off the bus/car as necessary, including using wheelchair lift if required.
* Ensure clients are aware that no food or drink is to be consumed on the bus.
* Maintain regular contact with the Maternal Early Childhood Health Program team.
* Report all non‑failure client pick‑ups to the Program Coordinator daily.
* Document and report client/vehicle incidents in Logic.
* Participate in quality improvement activities with health professionals, clients and families to ensure best practice and continuous improvement of systems to meet professional and industry standards, including work health and safety.
* Uphold the vision, mission and priorities of the organisation as determined by the Board of Directors and outlined in its Strategic Plan.
* Identify and manage risk or potential risk to clients.
* Foster a professional and culturally safe work environment.
* Promote and support an alcohol, tobacco and other drugs free workplace strategy and exemplify aligned behaviours.
* Work within limits of confidentiality and privacy as per Anyinginyi Health policy.
* Participate in staff training and development, organisation‑wide, site‑based team meetings, collaborative planning activities and other relevant meetings.
* Undertake other duties as required.
* Maintain vehicle serviceability including daily lock‑up and security.
* Report mechanical or other problems to the Senior Administration Supervisor as priority.
* Undertake weekly cleaning (internal and external) of vehicles, check oil, water, fuel, tyre pressure, and spare equipment.
* Maintain serviceability of mobile phone.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Possession of a current Northern Territory Driver's Licence.
* Understanding of the philosophy governing independent Aboriginal community‑controlled organisations.
* Ability to drive a mini‑bus and four‑wheel‑drive vehicles.
* No serious driving offences in the past 5 years.
* Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
* Understanding of occupational health and safety in the workplace.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* First Aid Certificate.
* Knowledge of health and social/cultural issues affecting Indigenous Women and their Children.
* Ability to speak one or more of the local Aboriginal languages.
Please Note
* Confirmation of employment depends on successful application for an Ochre Card/Working with Children's Card and a satisfactory criminal history check.
* All Anyinginyi Health employees are preferred to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19.
Apply now using the information below.
We welcome applications from those who meet the above criteria and who are interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community.
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