About the role

The Trainee Aboriginal Islander Health Practitioner (TAHP) role is a training role designed to support individuals undertake a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (practice) with a combined on the job and off the job approach to the training relevant to complete the qualification over two (2) years. Once you have successfully completed your first twelve (12) months of training you will be considered for another twelve (12) month contract as a TAHP. The aim of the trainee position is to provide for the development of Aboriginal Health Practitioners within the Wurli workforce who will upon completion of their training be in a position to seek registration with AHPRA and will become responsible for delivering protected, high-quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

- Compulsory attendance at Dijan Training to participate in practical units of Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Completion of tasks in theory books provided by Dijan Training
- Have workbooks completed and signed off on by Dijan Training and Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, under the supervision of a Doctor, Registered Nurse or Registered AHP
- Observe Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Registered Nurses and General Practitioners provide day-to-day health service activities to the designated clinic/program within the context of Primary Health Care in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner
- Under supervision facilitate the learning process by attending multiple clinics/programs and advancing skills learned in practical sessions at Dijan Training




- Under supervision provide diagnosis and medical management using CARPA manuals to direct learning where possible
- Under supervision explain procedures and treatment to clients to gain cooperation and understanding, and allow clients to make informed decisions about their health management
- Under supervision use Communicare patient information system to identify care needs and document patient consultation in patient's medical file
- Assist Doctors and other health professionals with communication, treatment and any advice relevant to a client's treatment
- Maintain Treatment/Consulting Room ensure fully stocked, checked and tidied after each client as per Clinic policy and Procedure

About you

- Sound Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Successfully completed up to Year 10
- National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Clearance
- Current Northern Territory Driver's License

About us

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Women and Children's Health, Men's Health and a Dental Clinic. We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program and our Strong Indigenous Families program.

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