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Key Information
Position Type:
Full-time fixed term until 30/09/2028
Salary Range:
$ 89,565 to $98,614 p.a. (AHP *******) or $105,787 to $113,029 p.a. (RN *******)
Application Closing Date:
02 September ****
About the Role:
Danila Dilba Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide culturally appropriate, high-quality primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients across Greater Darwin.
Join our team and contribute to child and adolescent health research while advocating for culturally safe, client-centred care.
What You Need to Succeed
Certificate IV in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) and/or Bachelor of Nursing.
Current registration with AHPRA.
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in providing Primary Health Care, utilising standard treatment manuals.
Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with Aboriginal clients in preventative health and relevant management strategies.
Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.
Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.




High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.
Demonstrated computer skills, including experience using the Microsoft suite of applications and clinical practice software.
Have current AGV or willing to obtain.
Experience and/or an interest in research methodology and conduct.
Experience and/or an interest in primary adolescent health care.
Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or similar environment.
Want to talk this job through some more?
Give Belinda Davison | Research Coordinator a call on **************.
Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work.
Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe setting.
To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children's card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.
Employment with us is subject to:
Willing to undergo a Police Check.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
Full rights to work in Australia.
Danila Dilba offers employees:
6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
Career development and training opportunities
Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options
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📌 Ahp/ Rn – Clinical Excellence (Darwin)
🏢 Danila Dilba Health Service
📍 Darwin