Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Chronic Disease Management)
Royal Flying Doctor Service – Broken Hill NSW
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section(RFDSSE) is part of one of Australia's most respected and trustedorganisations, providing 24-hour emergency aeromedical retrievals and essentialhealthcare to people living and working in remote, rural, and regionalcommunities. As the contracted provider for the Western NSW Primary HealthNetwork (PHN), RFDSSE delivers the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP)- a time limited initiative designed to improve chronic disease outcomes acrossthe region.
The program strengthens access to culturally appropriate,integrated care by working alongside primary care providers, allied health, andcommunity services to enhance health literacy, self-management, and overallwellbeing.
About the Opportunity:
As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will provide essential culturally safe and clinicallysupportive care for KHPMP clients, particularly Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people living with chronic disease. Youwill support clients to access services, understand their care, and stayengaged in treatment, while advocating for their needs. This role is offered on a Maximum Term, Full time Contract, based in Broken Hill until 30 June ****.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver culturally protected, respectful, andresponsive care to Aboriginal clients and communities
Support access to healthcare services,referrals and chronic disease programs
Provide health education and promoteself-management and health literacy
Advocate for clients and support informeddecision-making about care and treatment
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinaryteams, clinics, and stakeholders
Support care coordination, including attendingappointments where appropriate




Support and participate in the planning,development and provision of community engagement and health promotionactivities
Maintain accurate clinical documentation anduphold confidentiality and professional standards
Contribute to continuous improvement andculturally appropriate service delivery
Certificate IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) with current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Strong cultural knowledge and connection tocommunity
Experience working in health or communityservice delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonalskills
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability to work effectively within amultidisciplinary team
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications,including Outlook
Mandatory Requirements:
NSW Working With Children Check (or ability toobtain)
Category A vaccinations
National Police Check
Why Join RFDSSE?
Help improve access to culturally safe,coordinated healthcare for communities that need it most
Join a respected, values‐driven organisation committedto high‐quality, culturally secure care
Contribute to an innovative programstrengthening chronic disease support across Western NSW
Work with a supportive multidisciplinary teamwhile empowering clients and families
Generous salary packaging (increase take-homepay by up to 10%)
Option to enrol in Fitness Passport Membership,which gives you access to an extensive network of gyms, pools and leisurecentres across Australia
Our Values:Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust andSafety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with thecommunities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationforemploymentwithout regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin,disability, or protected Veteran status.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Chronic Disease Management) (Broken Hill)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service
📍 Broken Hill