About the role The Indigenous Health Project Officer role is part of the Clinical Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service.

The role focuses on Indigenous health and aims to improve the integration of chronic condition care across the region. The purpose of this role is to support equitable access to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients living in rural and remote locations by providing funding for services that are not available through Medicare. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff, as well as supporting both Outreach Workers and Care Coordinators.

The role is responsible for reporting the outcomes of the program in alignment with program objectives and has an objective of assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people in the Pilbara, not just Mawarnkarra Health Services patients. This role is employed with the Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program.

Key responsibilities

- Work with the Senior Medical Officer, Clinic Manager and Business Development Manager on the regional guidance and strategic direction for the Integrated Team Care Program (ITC) and team in the Pilbara
- Ensure team member activities are only focused on ITC program as per guidelines
- Develop and implement a coordinated team-based approach to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health, between the IPPO, Outreach Worker & Care Coordinator positions within the ITC Program
- Work collaboratively to achieve the program goals
- Serve as initial point of contact for enquiries around ITC in the Pilbara

About you

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment




- Motivation to learn and increase knowledge
- Valuable interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- An understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Sound analytical ability and report writing skills
- Comprehensive understanding of culturally appropriate health care as it applies to the people of the Pilbara
- A demonstrated capacity to work effectively, positively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrated organization/time management skills
- An understanding or willingness to learn the use of basic accounting / invoicing software
- Must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence

- Current CPR Certificate

Other relevant Information

- Performance will be apprised on an ongoing basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter
- Consent to undergo a Western Australian Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance Certificate
- Employment is conditional pending outcome of these above checks
- Current Western Australian drivers licence




- All employees are required to adhere to the No Smoking Policy and be willing to undertake random drug and alcohol screening

About us 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

Remuneration Benefits include:

Base Salary - $72,000 - 74,000 (dependent on experience)

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% - $11,416.43

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.

📌 Integrated Team Care (ITC) Pilbara Project Officer (City of Karratha)
🏢 Mawarnkarra Health Service
📍 City of Karratha