Nganampa Health Council is a non-government Aboriginal owned and controlled organisation delivering health services to indigenous people living on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands (approx 100,000 kilometres sq) in the far north west of South Australia. Across this area, Nganampa Health operates eight clinics, a 16 bed aged care respite facility and assorted health related programs including, sexual health, environmental health, health worker training, dental, women's health, male health, children's health and mental health. Nganampa Health Council is large and well established. Annual turnover exceeds $20m and it has been operating for nearly 30 years.
The health service has a sustained national reputation for best practice clinical services, leading edge collaborative program research and development and for the collection of outcome data as a basis for ongoing evaluation. Nganampa Health's successes have been recognised by the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission, the Productivity Commission, Prime Ministers and many academic journals. The organisation's clinics are AGPAL Accredited. Modern facilities are staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Anangu Health Workers and Nurses, supported by Program Coordinators and experienced Doctors to provide clinical care to each local community.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
The Alice has a population of approx 28,000 with another 10,000 living in the hinterland. Heavy investment in social as well as government infrastructure means it has all of the services you would find in any Australian city. It has a world-class teaching hospital, a university, a large CBD/shopping centre, numerous private and public schools and a variety of community/recreational facilities. It is a major communications and commercial centre being the main service hub for central Australia. People from all walks of life find themselves calling Alice Springs home.
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Alice Springs is not just a must see destination renowned for its identity and rich cultural heritage, but is the main gateway to central Australia from Uluru right up to Darwin.
Nganampa Health Council has an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer to join their team in Alice Springs, NT.
This role will see you ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Nganampa Health Council Hospital Liaison Team. This will include day-to-day coordination of staff, liaison, advocacy and resource management.
More specifically, your key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
The successful candidate requires a high-level of written and verbal English skills, along with high level problem solving and resource management skills. Maintenance of booking systems, data collection and reporting are part of the role, therefore computer literacy skills are essential. Candidates with Pitjantjatjara language skills will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, Nganampa Health Council is looking for an individual who works well in an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care setting and who has a proven, reliable and relevant work history. This role will require the successful candidate to be flexible regarding working hours, therefore an adaptable approach and 'can-do' attitude is essential. The ability to work well in a team will also be critical to your success.
A vehicle is available for this position, therefore the successful candidate requires a current manual driver's licence. Candidates must be willing to undertake a National Police Check prior to commencing.
A job description is available at www.nganampahealth.com.au
Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive base salary of $58,000 . You will also enjoy additional benefits including;
Central Australia is a spectacular place to live and work and offers a unique lifestyle opportunity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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