Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Chronic Disease Management) - Identified - Max-Term Full Time (Broken Hill)

Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Chronic Disease Management) - Identified - Max-Term Full Time (Broken Hill)

05 Sep
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Doctor Service Of Australia
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Broken Hill

05 Sep

Doctor Service Of Australia

Broken Hill

About Us:
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is part of one of Australia's most respected and trusted organisations, providing 24-hour emergency aeromedical retrievals and essential healthcare to people living and working in remote, rural, and regional communities. As the contracted provider for the Western NSW Primary Health Network (PHN), RFDSSE delivers the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) - a time limited initiative designed to improve chronic disease outcomes across the region.
The program strengthens access to culturally appropriate, integrated care by working alongside primary care providers, allied health, and community services to enhance health literacy, self-management, and overall wellbeing.
About the Prospect:
As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will provide essential culturally safe and clinically supportive care for KHPMP clients, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic disease. You will support clients to access services, understand their care, and stay engaged 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 safe, respectful, and responsive care to Aboriginal clients and communities
Support access to healthcare services, referrals and chronic disease programs
Provide health education and promote self-management and health literacy
Advocate for clients and support informed decision-making about care and treatment
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clinics, and stakeholders
Support care coordination, including attending appointments where appropriate
Support and participate in the planning, development and provision of community engagement and health promotion activities
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold confidentiality and professional standards




Contribute to continuous improvement and culturally appropriate service delivery
Essential Criteria:
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 to community
Experience working in health or community service delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook
Mandatory Requirements:
NSW Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)
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 committed to high‐quality, culturally safe care
Contribute to an innovative program strengthening chronic disease support across Western NSW
Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team while empowering clients and families
Generous salary packaging (increase take-home pay by up to 10%)
Option to enrol in Fitness Passport Membership, which gives you access to an extensive network of gyms, pools and leisure centres across Australia
Our Values: Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
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📌 Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Chronic Disease Management) - Identified - Max-Term Full Time (Broken Hill)
🏢 Doctor Service Of Australia
📍 Broken Hill

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