Podiatrist

• Darwin location, Full-Time (12 months Fixed-Term)
• Have a real impact on the health and wellbeing of our Indigenous communities!
• Work with a down to earth team, dedicated to what we do

Are you someone that is passionate about Indigenous health?

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity?

We have the role for you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Podiatrist to join our expanding team. Take on an important role where you’ll improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices. We will provide great learning opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your skills and progress your career.

About Us:

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service is a community organisation providing comprehensive primary health care to Biluru communities in the Yilli Rreung Region of the Northern Territory. We aim to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural and social wellbeing of our clients through innovative comprehensive programs based on principles of equity, access, empowerment, determination and collaboration.

About the role:

You will be working in conjunction with a small multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of culturally appropriate Podiatry services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including chronic disease self-management and rehabilitation.

•  You’ll IMPACT the community, helping close the gap in Indigenous healthcare and wellbeing, one helping hand at a time.
• You’ll be PROUD, both of the work you do and who you work for.
• You’ll work with a TEAM, alongside people who are down to earth and truly dedicated to what we do.
• You’ll EXPERIENCE and learn something new every day through the variety of your role.
• You’ll embrace the OPPORTUNITY to progress your career - follow your path at Danila Dilba.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing appropriate information and assistance consistent with the requirements of the role throughout DDHS Clinics.
• Maintaining quality client medical records
• Understand how the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Employ a holistic, culturally appropriate approach to the client, drawing out cultural or social issues which may be impacting the client.
• In consultation with other team members, work to develop and implement solutions to client needs (e.g., referral to relevant service providers for support regarding accommodation, finances, well-being, and daily living, etc.)
• Provide information to the broader DDHS Team of the practical realities facing the client to build a culturally sensitive health plan which increases client ownership and self-determination.
• Use sensitive communication (yarning) approaches to check a client’s understanding of their issues and any medical treatment or medications required to improve their health.

Are you the right person?

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the philosophy and practice of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated skill in working in a primary care setting, in particular the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a sound understanding of your role as podiatrist in chronic disease self-management for clients.
• Experience in providing assessment, case management and podiatry services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clinical expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in supervision of students at undergraduate levels and less experienced staff in Indigenous primary health care contexts.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, establishing trust and rapport, maintaining confidentiality and record keeping.
• Demonstrated competence in use of information technology, internet and desktop applications, e.g. Electronic client record systems, Outlook, Word, Excel and database packages. Ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system, and that records are maintained in accordance with AGPAL standards.

We want you to be proud of both the work you do and of who you work for! Follow your path at Danila Dilba - where every person matters!

Interested?

For further information, please contact Carla Priest on (08) 8942 5400 or at recruit@ddhs.org.au

Position Description

Podiatrist

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 22 March 2021 via the online portal.

To be considered all applications must include:

Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria, and Current Resume (CV)

If you experience any issues, please contact hr@ddhs.org.au