• Duration: Full Time
• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory

About the Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to AMSANT Member Services ACCHS and their chronic conditions workforce via site visits, network development opportunities, and provision of relevant information, advice and resources
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to AMSANT staff, government and non-government health and community services, registered training organisations and peak
• Engage with and assist ACCHS in the recruitment, support and work planning of their chronic conditions workforce
• Establish relationships with Territory and National working groups with a chronic conditions focus, to identify and contribute to emerging policy and program development
• Support the monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the NT ITC Workforce Support and Capacity Development Activity plan. This will include ongoing assessment of NT ITC workforce needs, and service planning in response to this
• Provide succinct and timely reports on all aspects of the work role as required by AMSANT
• Contribute as an active member of the AMSANT team through participation at all relevant AMSANT meetings and forums

Selection Criteria:

Essential

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in the health and/or education/training fields
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of chronic conditions in Aboriginal health, including a sound understanding of the social determinants of health and how these affect chronic conditions management
3. Sound knowledge and understanding of the health and community sector, both Government and non-Government in the Northern Territory and nationally
4. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders in an environment requiring cultural sensitivity
5. Ability to communicate and work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
6. Ability to analyse, research and problem-solve to support effective ITC program development, and policy development
7. Policy development
8. Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team, with strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, manage multiple projects and prioritise in a busy work environment

Desirable

1. Previous experience working in Aboriginal primary health care in the NT
2. Awareness of the history and role of Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations and an understanding of the Aboriginal primary health care system in the NT
3. Clinical qualifications or experience is highly desirable

Appointment Factors: (Appointment is subject to)

• Willingness to undergo a Police Check
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children’s Clearance
• Holding a current NT Driver’s licence and being willing to travel intra and interstate by road or light aircraft

For a copy of the job description please see attachment below or visit www.amsant.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.