Trainee - Aboriginal Health Practitioner

• Full time paid employment while you study
• Be at the heart of our vital work in Indigenous primary healthcare
• Attractive salary and the opportunity for a rewarding career

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate people to join our team.  Take on an important role where you’ll improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by listening to, and building trust with, our clients and the wider community.

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 opportunity:

You will study and receive on the job training to gain the qualification and skills needed to become a qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner. You’ll join a united team, truly dedicated to our mission.

Your role will involve undertaking studies in a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (practice). You will be required to attend training blocks at Bachelor Institute whilst maintaining full time employment. We want you to bring your passion for helping others in the Community to improve their health and wellbeing.

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 grow your skills and progress your career

As part of this role, you will:

• Undertake studies in a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (practice).
• Travel to Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) for study blocks
• Gain clinical experience working in one of DDHS Clinics

Are you the right person?

The successful candidate will be:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Dedicated to the improvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health and wellbeing.
• Enrolled in (in the process of enrolling) in a IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (practice)
• Able to learn in a vocational education (VET) environment
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team Oriented

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:

Malcolm Darling (General Manager) on 0418 855 839 or at Malcolm.Darling@ddhs.org.au

Tiana McCoy (General Manager) on 0436 805 845 or at Tiana.McCoy@ddhs.org.au

Applications close: 25 November 2019

How to apply:

All applicants must apply via the DDHS online portal (link below). Applications must include:

• 1-2 page cover letter addressing the selection criteria (see position description)
• current resume

Appointment Factors:

• Applicants must hold a current Drivers Licence
• Be willing to undergo a Police Clearance
• Be able to obtain a Working with Children's Clearance (Ochre Card)

*Salary includes, superannuation and leave loading