Health Centre Manager
Job No:
26067
Location:
Bulman - East of Katherine
- If you are an RN or Senior Aboriginal Health Worker looking for a new and challenging role, then this is the job for you!
- Great job security in this full time position for 12 months or more!
- Attractive base salary, circa $89,163 - $92,906 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications) plus super, generous allowances and salary sacrifice options!
- Rent-free air-conditioned accommodation supplied with all utilities paid for and a subsidised phone!
- 6 weeks leave per year, giving you the chance to explore the wondrous Australian outback!
About the Organisation
Sunrise Health Service has a unique approach to the delivery of health to all people in the remote communities east of Katherine, NT. Sunrise has a philosophy of community participation and strong focus on multi-disciplinary care coordination. This is done through the organisation's health clinics and health education, mixing together traditional Indigenous culture and the best of mainstream medicine.
Most importantly, the Sunrise approach involves community people taking part in controlling their own health. Everything from financial management and governance, staff selection and service delivery priorities are directed by the organisation's Aboriginal Board and Community Health Committees.
Sunrise currently employs more than 130 staff, 60 per cent of whom are Indigenous, across its nine health centres east of Katherine, and Head Office in the centre of town.
Sunrise provides a fulfilling and stimulating work environment in a diverse range of areas for those seeking a career in Indigenous Health.
Sunrise also has current opportunities for Registered Nurses and a Midwife. Please visit: http://www.applynow.com.au/job26068 to apply
About the Opportunity
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Health Centre Manager to join their dedicated team, based in Bulman, east of Katherine, NT.
Some of your key responsibilities and performance indicators within this coordination and facilitation role will include:
- Working with key stakeholders to identify health priorities and solutions;
- Building the capacity of Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) staff to provide the highest possible standard of culturally appropriate health care;
- Acting as the coordination point for health programs;
- Liaising with other organisations and departments;
- Managing all aspects of the Health Centre; and
- Working with others to provide accident and emergency care.
To be considered for this position, you must hold a current practicing certificate and be registered (or eligible for registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a general nurse or as an Aboriginal Health Worker. Broad primary health care experience and advanced clinical skills are essential, and candidates must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Primary Health Care principles and their application in a remote Aboriginal community setting. Aboriginal Health Workers require an Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health.
Sunrise is seeking adaptable and flexible individuals who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation's objectives and values. You must be able to lead, communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team.
Importantly, the successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership and to manage the human, financial and physical resources of a remote community health centre, including visitor accommodation.
Candidates who are open to change, accepting of Aboriginal people, comfortable living in a remote environment and who are willing to learn the ways of the people will be best suited to this position. The ability to work under Aboriginal management and control will be highly regarded. No two days will be the same and as a result, highly resourceful candidates will thrive here.
Tertiary qualifications in the areas of Midwifery, Child Health, Psychiatry, Public Health and/or Primary Health Care will highly regarded.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a Police Check and a Working With Children Check. A manual driver's licence is an essential requirement for this position and it would be an advantage if you had 4WD knowledge or be prepared to undergo training. Candidates with a Certificate IV in Workplace Training (or were willing to obtain it) will be highly regarded.
Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $89,163 - $92,906 plus superannuation. Other benefits include:
- 6 weeks leave per year;
- Up to 10 days study leave;
- Rent-free air-conditioned housing, plus utilities and subsidised phone (accommodation will vary in each community);
- Salary packaging options;
- Remote area allowances including Travel Out of Isolated Lands Entitlement;
- FOIL - every 4 months receive 2 days holiday and $1100 cash (covers long weekend away to Darwin or Katherine);
- Full support from the health team; and
- Generous relocation allowance
Sunrise also has a comprehensive staff training and development program which is provided to all employees. This training is designed to ensure that all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties.
Support exists for the partners of staff members, with an organisational culture of assisting with employment opportunities for spouses in the Katherine region.
Additionally, working at Sunrise Health Service and living in the Katherine region has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory. With the Katherine Gorge on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, combined with some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life’s adventures.
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