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Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region
Job Title: Women's Care & Children's Health Coordinator -AHP/ RN
Classification: Health Care
Employment Conditions: Full Time Contract
Contract Duration: Ongoing – Dependent on Funding
Salary: ATSIHP $112,853 - $120,053 p.a.
RN $116,639 - $125,311 per annum.
Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94 p.a.
Professional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500 p.a.
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports to: Clinical Services Manager
Subsidised Accommodation: Available for candidates outside the Barkly Region.
Employee access to Medical Services: Free Prescriptions
Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry, Remote retention allowance of $750 and Relocation assistance up to $5,000 to help you get settled into town!


Exciting opportunity for a full time Female AHP or RN – Women's Care and Children's Health Co-Ordinator, based in Tennant Creek.


Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community!


This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi’s drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way, don't miss out!


You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!


About us


Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi consists of five different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.


Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.


About the Tennant Creek region
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, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!


As a small regional centre, Tennant Creek does not have the facilities one would find in larger country towns like Katherine or Alice Springs however it does provide for all the basics that most people require. There is an IGA supermarket similar, Post Office, clothing and furniture stores, Pharmacy, Newsagent, ANZ bank, restaurants and coffee shops, four hotels/motels, and a delicatessen. It also has sporting facilities (e.g. swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis court, football ground, car racing track), and several tourists attractions within easy reach Like our Beautiful Lake Mary Ann!


About the Role


The Women’s Care & Children's Health Coordinator - RN/AHP will work as part of the Anyinginyi Health, Health Services team, supporting a multidisciplinary and integrated community-based approach to Women’s and children's health in accordance with the Anyinginyi Health, Primary Health Care Delivery Model. Based in the women’s and child health clinic. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations. Provide leadership and support for this team to continue clinical women’s and child advocacy, counselling support, advice and promote female and child related health issues, health assessments, screening, treatment, management and contact tracing follow ups in Tennant Creek and surrounding Communities. You will be required to participate in the continuity of patient care, being a leader and coordinator in helping improve patient and better community outcomes within the role of a Women’s Care and Children's Health Coordinator. This team can and may provide extra support by conducting complex case management home visits where needed from time to time.


More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Maintain confidentiality and work as a member of a high performing multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure appropriate rostering of staff & client workflow management.
• Acknowledge and respect Aboriginal values, beliefs, customs, language and traditional practices.
• Ensure data, reporting & compliance obligations for services are met.
• Implement relevant policies & procedures to ensure clinical & legal compliance.
• Effectively manage complaints from a range of stakeholders (clients, staff & service providers).
• Assist GPs & other clinical staff as required including visiting health professionals & specialists.
• Work in accordance with Anyinginyi Health’s WHS policy, the WHS Act, Regulations and Code of Practices, including, ensuring that all staff under their control carry out their roles and responsibilities in accordance with these policies, including compliance with workplace inspections, audits and conducting risk assessments.
• Ensure identified WHS non-conformances are rectified.
• Investigate all reported incidents within area of responsibility and report actions to prevent similar occurrences.
• Be the “Go to Person” for Women’s and children’s Health related issues, referrals, etc.
• Support and participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement, including contributing to policy development in Women’s and Children’s Health.
• Provide, Maintain and develop culturally appropriate and accessible primary health services for women and children following clinical protocols such as; (CARPA Standard Treatment Manual, Women’s Business Manual and other clinical protocols such as CDC guidelines and GP’s.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development on Women’s Health, Child and maternal health.
• Cohesive team work to deliver effective health outcomes.

Please review attached PD for further details.


About you
To be considered for this position, you must be a qualified AHP or RN with current AHPRA Registration and possess clinical skills and experience needed to work competently in Women's and Children's Health.


Experience working with an Aboriginal organisation or communities will be highly regarded but is not essential, provided you are able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues pertaining to Aboriginal Primary Health Care and the social determinants of health in our surrounding communities.


An exceptional communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills needed to tailor your approach to the needs of each family and possess the ability to identify their strengths and build effective relationships with our clients.


Please note: A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.


If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!


As an Aborigninal Health Corporation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.


No recruitment agencies please