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addressAddressBrisbane, QLD
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Job description

  • Great opportunity to thrive in a new position for one of the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the NT!
  • Earn up to $126,359 p.a. plus packaging available to maximise your earning potential!
  • Relocation assistance + subsidised accommodation available to help you make this vibrant regional community your new home
About Sunrise

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation.

Our health centres service nine communities spread over 45,000 square kilometres in the Big Rivers region. The Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities that have some of the most untouched beautiful landscapes to explore where the locals are welcoming and ready to share their culture.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Sunrise is now looking for a full-timeTuberculosis Coordinator based in Katherine and/or in community, NT. 

This role is dedicated to increasing the uptake of tuberculosis immunisations and vaccines, reports directly to the outreach coordinator, and is responsible for embedding the role within the clinic's outreach and community engagement activities.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Increasing tuberculosis immunisation and vaccine uptake
  • Embedding and defining the role's scope within the clinic's operations
  • Engaging with the community through outreach activities
  • Working closely with the outreach coordinator to plan and execute health campaigns
  • Fostering partnerships with local community groups to promote health initiatives
  • Developing strategies to enhance community health and wellness
  • Facilitating educational sessions on tuberculosis prevention and care
  • Supporting the clinic's overall health promotion and disease prevention efforts
What You’ll Bring to the Team

To qualify, you will need to be a Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner. Previous experience in a remote or Aboriginal Health setting will also be considered essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

  • Experience in public health initiatives
  • Knowledge of tuberculosis and its prevention
  • Strong community engagement and outreach capabilities
  • Ability to develop and implement health promotion strategies
  • Familiarity with health education techniques

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Your proactive approach to health education and your commitment to improving community health outcomes will make you a perfect fit for this role.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated health professional looking to make a significant impact in a remote community. We are looking for someone who is passionate about public health and committed to the wellbeing of the community.

Please note: A current open Driver's License is a requirement for this position. Confirmation of employment is dependent on the outcome of a Criminal History Check and successful application for an Ochre Card.

Be Rewarded

In addition to an attractive salary package ranging from approximately up to $126,359 p.a. (commensurate with skills and experience), the successful candidate will receive a host of additional benefits, including:

  • 6 weeks annual leave plus additional paid study leave available (up to 10 days per year)
  • Salary packaging opportunities to further increase your take-home pay
  • Relocation assistance available to help you move to this unique region
  • Subsidised accommodation available
  • Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with no weekend or on-call work required

Working at Sunrise Health Service and living in the Big Rivers region also 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.

About the Big Rivers Region

The Big Rivers region (a 3 hour drive from Darwin) begins south of Kakadu National Park encompassing Pine Creek, then extends over 500km south to Kalkaringi and stretches across the width of the Territory between the Western Australia and Queensland borders. The region is significant in scale, covering over 360,000 square kilometres and accounting for an area greater than that covered by Germany. The region consists of a number of varied natural environments including vast rivers, tropical forests, rocky escarpments and savannah plains.

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