Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider, providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,500 people per year.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. We are situated just an hour’s drive from Millstream National Park, with swimming holes and the heritage listed rock-art to explore in Murujuga National Park. There are islands to explore too, which are just a stone’s throw from Point Samson to Dampier, with some amazing beaches.

About the role The Aboriginal Health Practitioner is part of the Clinical Services Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service. The role of the Aboriginal Health Practitioner is to enhance the clinical services provided to clients of Mawarnkarra with the aim of improving health outcomes for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key responsibilities

- Provide and initiate primary health clinical care to clients who attend MHS
- Assist the GPs and visiting specialists with care of the clients
- Provide advice, education and referrals as necessary
- Assist in recalling of patients for treatments
- Work collaboratively with other staff including Medical staff, Nursing staff, Receptionists, other Aboriginal Health Workers and the Programs Services Team, on client care
- Work in collaboration with other staff at Mawarnkarra in implementing education and health promotion for clients and their families within the community




- Attend Professional Development in line with professional requirements
- Acts as a clinical resource to support, mentor and develop new staff and students
- Demonstrate infection control principles at all times and adhere to all policies and procedures in regards to infection control management
- Ensure all care provided to a client is entered into the client data management system is accurate and up to date and is appropriate for Medicare billing

About you

- Current CPR Certificate

- Current AHPRA Registration
- Must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence
- Motivation to provide service excellence
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrated organisational skills
- Commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, evidence based research and quality assurance

Remuneration Perks include: Base Salary - $85,800

District Allowance (single) - $3,055.65

Housing Allowance - $18,200.00

Electricity Allowance - (paid over summer - 10 pay periods) - $1,500.00

Annual airfare (after 12 months continuous service) - $1,000.00

Superannuation - 12% - $13,319.93

Applications

Please address the skills and experience in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Please direct any queries to HR, on email : [email protected]

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with full work rights, to work in Australia.

📌 Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Two full time roles (City of Karratha)
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