Practice Manager

• Are you a passionate Practice Manager looking to make a difference in your career? 
• Highly attractive remuneration plus a further host of benefits, including annual airfares, salary sacrificing, relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation
• Enjoy six weeks of leave per year, giving you time to explore the magnificent region, camping, fishing and four-wheel driving!

Hi there! We're Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (YYMS), an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Our purpose includes providing comprehensive primary health care services to the Aboriginal populations and others in and around Halls Creek. The service provides primary health care clinical services and population health programs in Halls Creek and at the outlying Ringer's Soak community.

Halls Creek, a boom town at the heart of the Kimberley region, is a busy service town for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities and travellers exploring northern Western Australia. Halls Creek is also the fourth fastest-growing shire in Western Australia.

Situated in the heart of the Kimberley, Halls Creek is a cultural epicentre with 6 great art centres within the district and is the gateway to a range of world-renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park and Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater (the second largest on earth with a diameter of 850 meters).

Halls Creek is just 1200 km from Darwin, 700 km from Broome and 1,050 km to Alice Springs, offering you the opportunity to explore more of the beautiful Australian outback in your spare time.

The opportunity

We now have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dedicated Practice Manager to join our highly supportive and collaborative team in Halls Creek, WA. This role offers an ideal fit for individuals seeking a stimulating and gratifying role where challenges are embraced, and achievements are deeply fulfilling.

Each day presents a unique and invigorating experience! As the overseer of our Practice's day-to-day operations, you will ensure our team receives exceptional support to deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services to the residents of Halls Creek and Ringer Soak. Note that occasional travel to Ringer Soak is necessary, given the nature of this role.

Core duties include:

• Work in collaboration with the CEO and other Service Managers to achieve desired outcomes
• Provide management and support for the clinical and program staff working together to improve outcomes for clients, especially targeting chronic disease management
• Recruit, develop and manage a team of people
• Lead, guide and build capacity of Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners and other staff members
• Coordinate professional high level performance approach in clinical and primary health care

To view the full position description, click here. 

Please note: you must hold a current C Class driver's License, have completed National Police Clearance, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and complete a Working with Children's Check.

You'll be great in this role because: 

To thrive in this role, you will be a passionate and inspiring individual with relevant clinical/health background and demonstrated experience as a Practice Manager or a leader in an Aboriginal Health Care setting.

We are in search of a self-motivated team player, someone who thrives on autonomy and excels in establishing fruitful collaborations with service providers. Essential to success is the ability to engage positively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, working towards community-driven outcomes.

Your vibrant energy and willingness to tackle challenges head-on will allow you to make a tangible difference in the lives of both our dedicated team members and valued patients.

As our esteemed Practice Manager, you will assume responsibility for overseeing the daily operations of our clinics. Consequently, we require a resilient leader capable of seamlessly managing multiple tasks, forging robust relationships with diverse stakeholders, and providing effective mentorship to others.

About the Benefits

We are an organisation that truly values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. You'll enjoy an incredible level of variety, with new locations and challenges each and every day!

For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive circa $135,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications), plus salary packaging options of up to $30,000. You will also have a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Ongoing training and ongoing professional development options
• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
• Fully-furnished house
• Vehicle for work purposes
• Annual airfares of up to $2,000
• 6 weeks of annual leave and up to 2 weeks special leave per year

While you will face diverse new challenges in these roles, you will also enjoy working in a close-knit and supportive work environment. This is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to make a difference in Aboriginal health!

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference — Apply Now!