Aboriginal Health Worker Trainers (x3)
Job No:
16651
Location:
Alice Springs, NT
About the Organisation
The Central Australian Remote Health Development Service was established to develop the capacity of Aboriginal people and health professionals to improve community health outcomes and to increase effective Aboriginal control over PHC service delivery.
CARHDS is a unique service as it is directly controlled by and accountable to the Primary Health Care industry to meet the in-service training needs as determined by the employer. Currently there are 10 Aboriginal Community Controlled services in Central Australia, plus the NT government service. CARHDS works with the current 36 Health centres, covering 3 local government shires.
To achieve its goals CARHDS has a primary focus on providing regional support in order to improve access to, and equity in, the provision of in-service training for all workers and boards but with a particular emphasis upon Aboriginal Health Workers.
About Alice Springs
Alice Springs is Australia's Oasis, the capital of the Outback and the most romantic country town in the world. It's where the Arrernte Aboriginal tribal group have lived for 20,000 years and where pioneer men and women gave "tough" a new meaning. It's where they race camels, hold hilarious holiday regattas in dry river beds and where Peter Finch finally caught up with Virginia McKenna in the 1956 film classic "A Town Like Alice".
Not just for tourists, Alice Springs provides residents with a modern, well-facilitated setting, and as the second largest city in the NT, boasts plenty of retail, educational, health, community, cultural and sporting facilities.
Alice Springs is easy to travel to and from, and is also a great place to start when visiting the sights of the outback!
Living in Alice Springs is a dramatic change from the usual lifestyle anywhere else in Australia; the events and festivals, and outback and tourist attractions and the indigenous culture ensure this area remains unique.
About the Opportunity
The Central Australian Remote Health Development Service (CARHDS) has exciting and challenging opportunities for three Aboriginal Health Worker Trainers to join its team of dedicated health professionals.
The core responsibility of these positions will be the provision of quality training and assessment to Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) employed in Primary Health Care Services, against national competency standards and the Australian quality Training Framework (AQTF).
One position will be based at CARHDS premises but will work out of the local hospital. Aboriginal Health Workers from the remote communities will visit for training and will then return to the communities. The other two positions will be based at CARHDS approximately 50% of the time and in the remote communities 50% of the time.
Reporting to the Training and Assessment Coordinator, you day to day duties will include (but will not be limited to):
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Negotiate individualised Training and Assessment Plans with Health Centre Managers and AHWs based on identified training and assessment needs;
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Prepare and deliver work-based training delivery throughout the region as directed, in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Training Package and identified Training and Assessment Plan;
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Assess outcomes of AHW training against relevant competency standards, ensuring assessments are valid, reliable, flexible and fair and are focused on the application of knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace;
- Undertake in-service training/professional development to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills and qualifications as directed;
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Develop and maintain professional networks in the Primary Health Care sector in Central Australia, including participation in quarterly meetings of the Central Australian AHW Trainers Network; and
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Undertake other duties consistent with the purpose of the position, as directed by the CEO.
Applicants will either be a Registered Nurse, Senior Aboriginal Health Worker, Enrolled Nurse or Indigenous Primary Health Carer or in a related discipline. Additionally, you will hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or an equivalent and possess, or be eligible to obtain, a current NT driver's licence. You'll also have the appropriate registration with the relevant organisation within your field.
Experience in Primary Health Care and conducting training programs for adults is highly desirable.
Importantly, applicants should have the proven ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people as you work with them to understand their educational needs and find solutions. Your time will be spent formulating training plans, which you will deliver on location in the community, which may be for up to a week at a time.
Within these diverse and challenging roles, you will be given the opportunity to travel and explore the remote areas of the region, working closely with rural communities to make a positive difference. For these location visits, you will have access to a fleet of Toyota 4WD vehicles and receive comprehensive 4WD training to increase your skill level.
Working within a stable, safe and supportive team environment, you will join an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience.
You will receive 3 weeks study leave every year and you will benefit from a professional development program entirely focused upon your individual needs; program costs will be covered by the organisation.
Your skills and strong work ethic will be rewarded with a generous remuneration package, circa $56,970.61 - $61,505.23 commensurate with your experience and qualifications, plus 9% super and salary sacrifice options up to $16,000.
In addition, you will gain access to a wide range of further benefits that will significantly increase the value of your overall remuneration package.
Specific benefits include:
- 6 weeks annual leave including 17.5% leave loading;
- District allowance;
- Accommodation within the communities;
- Generous travel allowance;
- Relocation assistance up to $3,000;
- Sociable working hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5 pm) and no weekend work; and
- Time in lieu for overtime worked with options for RDO's.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge while making a real positive difference - Apply Now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.