Remote Educators - Clinical, Sessional and AHP Educator-in-Training
Job No:
59197
Location:
Alice Springs, NT
- Rewarding and varied roles with a community-based provider of accredited training and development to Aboriginal Health Workers!
- Positions available for Remote Health Educators (sessional and clinical) and an Aboriginal Health Practitioner Educator-in-training!
- See more of remote NT, WA, SA and QLD than most ever will in this unique role!
- Supportive and close-knit organisation offering excellent opportunities for career advancement!
About the Organisation
The Central Australian Remote Health Development Service (CARHDS) was established to develop the capacity of Aboriginal people and health professionals to improve health outcomes and to increase effective Aboriginal control over Primary Health Care service delivery.
CARHDS is a unique service as it is directly controlled by and accountable to the Primary Health Care industry to meet the training and development needs as determined by remote health clinics. There are numerous Aboriginal Community Controlled services in Australia, plus state and territory government services. CARHDS will be working across both sectors to develop and grow the capacity of Aboriginal people to take charge of their own health centres and clinics.
To achieve its goals, CARHDS has a primary focus on providing remote support in order to improve access to, and equity in, the provision of in-service training and development for AHW/Ps and Boards, with a particular emphasis upon health and governance literacy.
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 40,000 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 2.5 hours away from any beach in Australia and is easy to travel to and from. It 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 Opportunities
CARHDS has a number of rewarding opportunities for suitably qualified Remote Health Educators to join their team based in Alice Springs, NT.
Applicants for these roles should have knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and of the issues, health and otherwise, faced by Indigenous communities. You'll need to be AHPRA registered, with experience working in primary health care, and be able to work effectively within a supportive team. A willingness to undertake travel to remote communities and flexibility to stay in a variety of accommodation is also essential.
All applicants are required to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current driver's licence, NT Police Clearance and Ochre card (working with children) checks. Good computer skills and knowledge of the principles of comprehensive Primary Health Care are also key requirements of these roles.
Remote Health Educator (Clinical)
In this fixed-term role (until June 2015), you'll be responsible for the delivery of quality, customised training and assessment in all Aboriginal Torres State Islander Primary Health Care qualifications in remote locations around Australia.
More specifically, your duties will include:
- Developing and delivering training and assessment materials and resources in remote and urban locations;
- Ensuring the transfer of learning, skills and knowledge occurs, and if not, that appropriate strategies are put in place;
- Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with employees of Primary Health Care services; and
- Liaising with relevant organisations and industry groups.
To be considered for this position, you'll require a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, and Adult Education/Teaching qualifications or Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy qualifications will be highly regarded. A working knowledge of the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual is desirable, but not essential to this role.
You'll have the proven ability to deliver VET and competency-based programs, and have knowledge and understanding of AQTF and ASQA. Importantly, you will be a team worker who will contribute to the development of organisational policies, procedures and general activities.
An indigenous language speaker with experience working in remote communities will have a definite advantage in succeeding in this role.
This position will be best-suited to a resilient and flexible AHPRA Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners who understands their role in the learning process, in particular, the learning styles of adult learners and how to adapt and share knowledge with others.
The benefits of this role include a base salary circa $78,146 - $83,329 + 10% super, annual leave of up to 6 weeks and salary sacrificing of up to $16,050 p.a.
Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Educator-in-training
As a fixed-term AHP/Educator-in-training with CARHDS, you'll be involved in maintaining AHPRA standards and successfully completing (or part-way through) the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. You will also be trained in Language Literacy Numeracy, facilitation, simulation training and other clinical skills.
More specifically, your duties will include:
- Developing training & assessment materials & resources;
- Delivering Certificate II & III ATSI PHC in remote and urban locations;
- Evaluating and reporting on training and workshops; and
- Successfully completing Certificate IV TAE and effectively applying knowledge, skills and learnings.
To be considered for this position, you will have a working knowledge of the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual. An Indigenous language skill will be highly regarded.
This position will be best-suited to a motivated and driven individual looking to progress towards becoming a dual-professional practitioner skilled to work as an AHP/Educator.
The benefits of this role include a base salary of range circa $64,083 - $75,026 + 10% super, annual leave of up to 6 weeks and salary sacrificing of up to $16,050 p.a.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career while making a real positive difference - Apply Now!
Sessional Remote Health Educators
CARHDS has expanded its training areas to include Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia and the entire Northern Territory. Due to this rapid growth, CARHDS has exciting short-term opportunities available for Sessional Remote Health Educators. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering and assessing accredited and non-accredited workshops to Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners (AHW/Ps). Working periods for these contracts will range between two days and two weeks and we would like to hear about your area/a of expertise.
You will be required to hold a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and Adult Education/Teaching qualifications or Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy qualifications will be highly regarded. A working knowledge of the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual is desirable, but not essential to this role.
These roles will be based in your own home state and you will have opportunities to travel to other states and remote locations based on the needs and demands of clients. These roles will be well-suited to a registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Nurse with a proven ability to deliver workshops and competency-based programs.
The salary for this position is commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
**Please note that the selection process for these positions will commence on the 1st of October 2014.