Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Join RFDS as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner supporting positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Other
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Enjoy flexible rostering. No weekends or nights!
- Provide the finest care in the furthest corner
- Full-time position, work 4 days a week + 1 RDO per week
Description
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS)
The RFDS (Queensland Section) has a team of over 500 professionals delivering aeromedical retrievals, primary health care clinics, mental health services, oral health programs, and telehealth. Primary Health Care (PHC) accounts for two-thirds of all services delivered by RFDS Queensland, with more than 24,000 GP and nursing consultations and over 2,000 immunisations provided across the state in the last financial year. On average, our teams deliver 200 occasions of care each day across Queensland.
Our Role
The RFDS (Queensland Section) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to provide culturally safe, holistic primary health care and support positive health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
This is a full-time position, with three days spent in the community, one office-based day, and one RDO each week.
If you are passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and value working within a multidisciplinary team alongside communities to achieve better health outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide holistic and culturally safe care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, communities and health care providers, supporting continuity of care and access to services
- Support community-led health and wellbeing initiatives and contribute to local health promotion activities
- Share health information in a culturally appropriate way that empowers people to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
- Carry out clinical assessments, tests and procedures within your scope of practice while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- AHPRA registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
- Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice).
- Experience working as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner in a community, primary health care or related setting
- Demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families, communities and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of culturally safe health care practices.
- Cultural knowledge, community connections and lived experience are highly valued.
- Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy and a high standard of report writing.
At RFDS, we recognise the vital role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners play in improving health outcomes and strengthening connections between health services and community. We value cultural knowledge, lived experience and community relationships alongside clinical expertise.
As a member of the broader RFDS team, you will collaborate with a supportive group of professionals who are deeply committed to our mission and take pride in their contributions. In addition, you’ll receive:
- An extensive and supportive orientation program
- An attractive base salary of $87,500 + Super
- Overnight & meal allowance & accommodation provided when you stay away from Cairns Base
- Additional Salary packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Novated leasing available
- Access to a discounted workplace health and fitness program (Fitness Passport).
- RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel.
Applications for this role close on Friday 18 September however, shortlisting and screening processes may begin before this date. If you would like any further information or a copy of the position description, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au or call 07 3852 7553. If you’re interested in other rosters, please let us know.
Please note: This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. We are seeking applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of their communities.
Before commencement, successful candidates must undergo a drug and alcohol test and possibly a medical assessment. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card. Additionally, candidates must complete the RFDS and Queensland Health credentialing process successfully. You will also need to provide evidence of vaccination or immunity to vaccine preventable diseases.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.
