The Growem Up Strongwan (GUS) Program is a culturally secure, family-centred maternal, infant and child health program designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families from pregnancy through the early years of a child’s life. The program aims to improve the health, wellbeing, confidence and resilience of mothers, babies, children and families by providing holistic, strengths-based support that addresses both clinical and social determinants of health.

The AHP provides culturally safe clinical care, health education, advocacy, care coordination and community engagement to improve maternal, infant and child health outcomes. Working as part of an integrated Maternal, Infant, Women’s and Child Health team, the RAHP helps bridge cultural, community and health system perspectives to ensure families receive holistic, accessible and culturally responsive care.

The AHP works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members to ensure families receive holistic and coordinated care across the continuum from pregnancy through early childhood.

Position Requirements

Essential:
• Current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with AHPRA.




• Demonstrated experience in primary health care, child health, maternal health, women’s health or community health.
• Understanding of culturally safe and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Current NT Driver’s License.
• National police records check and working with children’s clearance

Desirable:
• Child Health, Maternal Health or Primary Health Care qualifications.
• Experience in remote or rural health settings.
• Immunization certification.
• Knowledge of Communicare or similar clinical information systems.

Application Process

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To apply, please email **@wurli.org.au or submit your application online.

For enquiries, contact the Human Resources team on 08 8972 9***.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply!!!

📌 Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner (GUS) (Katherine)
🏢 Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
📍 Katherine