Ear Health Specialist
The role of an Ear Health Specialist is to provide high-quality and safe audiology services for Aboriginal clients within the Central Australian community.
They work in a targeted way to meet the ear-health needs of clients, with a particular emphasis on preventative care and early intervention through community engagement, screening, assessment, and management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide culturally-responsive, high-quality and safe audiology services;
* Work in a targeted way to meet the ear-health needs of clients;
* Conduct community engagement, screening, assessment, and management activities;
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal community members and health professionals;
* Participate in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with best practice in audiology;
* Occasional remote travel is a requirement of the position.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A recognised qualification in audiology or a related field;
* Broad clinical experience in primary health care including skills in planning, coordinating and decision making within a clinical setting;
* Strong organisational and interpersonal skills including demonstrated liaison and negotiation skills;
* An understanding of the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal health, the social determinants of health, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control;
* Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment;
* Current drivers' licence and a willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations;
* (Desirable) Post-graduate qualifications in public health;
* (Desirable) Experience in remote primary health clinic environments.
Benefits:
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal clients and contribute to improving their ear health outcomes.
Others:
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities.