Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner

St John of God Midland Public Hospital we provide a comprehensive range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, day chemotherapy, paediatric care, aged and stroke care, maternity and general surgery. 

Our 307-bed public hospital is operated under a public-private partnership between the State Government and St John of God Health Care. 

Our Services include wide range of public health care services for people in Midland and surrounding communities. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, public maternity care, Aboriginal pregnancy and maternity support through Moort Boojari Mia, acute mental health treatment and medical and surgical care. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join our team at St John of God Midland Public Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by providing culturally safe, holistic, person-centred clinical care, health education and health promotion services.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary hospital teams, you will provide clinical support and advocacy for patients and families, contribute to health education initiatives, and act as a trusted cultural advisor across the hospital. You will also foster strong relationships with Aboriginal community organisations, primary healthcare providers and Aboriginal Medical Services to support continuity of care and improved health outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe, holistic clinical care within your scope of practice.
• Conduct health assessments, screening, monitoring and treatment of patients.
• Provide health education, disease prevention programs and support for patients and families.
• Facilitate access to health and community services and advocate on behalf of patients.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with Aboriginal Medical Services and community health providers.
• Promote culturally respectful and non-discriminatory healthcare practices.
• Provide cultural guidance and support to hospital teams.
• Support and mentor Aboriginal Health Practitioner students and newly qualified practitioners.
• Contribute to health promotion initiatives and strategies that address the health needs of Aboriginal people within the local community.
• Maintain professional registration, mandatory training and compliance requirements.

This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 50d of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

To be successful, you will possess current registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia, a minimum of five years' experience as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, and a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40221) or equivalent qualification.

You will demonstrate strong clinical, cultural and leadership capabilities, with proven experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a clinical setting. Your ability to build collaborative community relationships, provide cultural and clinical advice, engage effectively with healthcare providers and communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders will be highly regarded. A current driver's licence and sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, are essential.

Above all, people  will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Highly competitive remeruation
• Permanemnt, full-time positon
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than one (1) page) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries, contact Charis Burgess Nurse Manager, on 0419 367 459.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.