ARF/RHD Program Support/Aboriginal Liaison Officer

September 17, 2024

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Alice Springs

OTHER & FULL TIME & CONTRACT

Base Salary: $74,470 – $82,855 (p.a.)
Total Effective Package: $94,260 - $103,779 (p.a.)*
Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2025
Aboriginal Identified Position

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?
Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including nine remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

Competitive salaries
Six (6) weeks' annual leave
Generous salary packaging
A strong commitment to Professional Development
Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
Relocation assistance (where applicable)
District allowance

About the role
The ARF/RHD Program Support/Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) contributes to the delivery of culturally responsive primary health care in the prevention of Acute Rheumatic Fever and/or Rheumatic Heart Disease (ARF/RHD) as well as to Congress clients living with ARF/RHD. The position works with multidisciplinary team and will implement community-based strategies for the early detection of skin and throat infections, ARF and RHD; adherence to treatment; improved health education and literacy; improved access to care; improved environmental hygiene. This position will provide a health promotion/liaison service between the community and Congress, provide advice to the ARF/RHD team around cultural and community issues important to Aboriginal people, and provide support to facilitate targeted community outreach services across regions, including town and remote locations.

For more information on the position please contact: ARF/Rh D Coordinator, Bronwyn Silver on 0436 941 132 or bronwyn.silver@caac.org.au

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.