• Location: Highgate
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Employment Category: Full Time
• Remuneration: $67,897.71 - $76,950.73 per annum pro rata + super + salary sacrifice

About the Organisation

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHSs throughout WA, actively responding to the individual and collective needs of our Members.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHSs' model of care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.

AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.

AHCWA is centrally located on the bustling and vibrant Beaufort Street café strip, and offers a flexible and family friendly workplace with a wide range of benefits to suit prospective employees.

AHCWA is also home to a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides access to a number of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.

To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au

About the Opportunity

The Digital Health Officer directly reports and is accountable to the Executive Manager - Policy and Public Health. The position is primarily responsible for:

• Developing a digital health strategy based on a consultation framework and implementation plan in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS),
• Providing digital health leadership,
• Developing and maintaining working knowledge of the Commonwealth's digital health initiatives,
• Undertaking project reporting, and
• Providing support across a range of digital health initiatives such as My Health Record and Telehealth, to improve the practices of all member ACCHS by promoting continuous quality improvement.

To view the full Position Description and Selection Criteria, click here, or visit www.ahcwa.org.au/employment

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Experience in a digital health or a related field in the Not for Profit, Community and/or Health Sector
• Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in health, digital health or related discipline
• Knowledge of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and the service delivery issues facing these organisations
• An understanding of the social determinants affecting Aboriginal peoples' health status
• Experience in the development and delivery of digital health strategies
• Experience with Patient Information and Recall Systems (PIRS) including Communicare, Medical Director, Best Practice Premier and/or MMEx, as well as other eHealth communications software
• A working knowledge of the Commonwealth's digital health initiatives
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to undertake strategic analysis, formulate advice, identify and analyse problems and establish appropriate solutions using analytical and conceptual skills
• Highly developed written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare a range of documents including reports, quality literature, guidelines and general correspondence with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective working relationships internally and externally
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and maintain attention to details and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Ideally, in addition to the above, the successful candidate would also meet the following criteria:

• The person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment, in order to be eligible for the position.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $67,897.71 - $76,950.73 per annum plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

For further information about this position please call the People and Culture Team, on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.