Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Trainee

About the role

The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS), a not-for-profit provider of primary health services in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is recruiting an Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Trainee to join its team in Kununurra on a full-time basis. The role involves learning on the job while contributing to early intervention, prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions, and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally safe, patient-centred care.

Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, as this is a genuine occupational qualification under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act (1984).

Key responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to early intervention, prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Deliver culturally safe healthcare and build strong relationships with clients, families and the community.
• Complete a traineeship that leads to an Aboriginal Health Practitioner qualification on completion.

Required profile

• Willingness to complete the traineeship and obtain the AHP qualification.
• Resilience, good communication skills and the ability to build trust in local communities.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive care and an interest in working closely with Aboriginal communities.
• Ability to live and work in a remote part of Australia.

What we offer

• Remuneration package per annum pro rata, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Aboriginal Health Practitioner qualification on completion of the traineeship.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year pro rata, plus additional paid leave over the year-end closure period.
• Annual flight allowance of $1,800 after 12 months of continued service pro rata.
• Accommodation allowance of $6,240 per annum pro rata.
• Sociable hours (Monday to Friday office hours).
• Salary packaging.

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and at least two referees (ideally including the most recent supervisor).