Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (female) FIFO/DIDO

Date posted: Monday 06 March 2023
Closing date: Sunday 19 March 2023

Apunipima Cape York Health Council have a fantastic opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to make a positive impact on health outcomes in Cape York.

Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities
Status: Full time fixed term (until 30 June 2024) 2 x positions available!
Salary: $83,318 - $87,254 p.a. + super 

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community and to be of female gender.

About the opportunity
The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services, as part of a multidisciplinary team enabling positive health outcomes for Cape York communities.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• a certificate IV or diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
• a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• demonstrated experience and competency as a health practitioner within a clinical practice environment, with a sound understanding of integrated client care in a multidisciplinary team
• ability to apply a high level of professional judgement, knowledge, and skills in the delivery of clinical care
• understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs.

Why Apunipima?
Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging options, travel allowance and accommodation, flexible work practices, staff parking, and more.

How to apply
Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, visit Apunipima's job ad page, and select the "Apply" button at the bottom of the page to submit your application, including your resume, referee details, and answers to the screening questions. Applications close Sunday, 19 March 2023. 

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Felicia McLean on 0457 793 276 or felicia.mclean@apunipima.org.au.

Vacancy Reference Number: 7133
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.
www.apunipima.org.au