We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

• Part Time, Permanent (0.8 FTE)
• Classification: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners Award Grade 4 with a salary range of $83,542 - $87,766 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Head to Health, Darwin NT

About Neami National

"We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.

We're proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention."

About your new role

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner will bring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander knowledge and cultural skills, coupled with primary health care skills to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with Mental Health and/or Social and Emotional Wellbeing issues are supported within the centre.

As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will contribute to the development and delivery of culturally safe distress support within the centre and assessment and referral to appropriate follow up care either within or outside of the centre. This includes the development of care plans involving individuals, families and community, clinical pathways and clear referral pathways and processes.

What you will bring to the role

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (This is a genuine occupational qualification under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT)
• Significant experience working with people and services within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience and knowledge working with consumers that identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Possess a Certificate IV or higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner/ registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA)
• Demonstrated ability to provide cultural knowledge and advice to team members
• Criminal record check required before commencement of employment (some disclosable items may be considered)
• Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills including with the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment with Aboriginal clients and staff.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Understanding and commitment to Aboriginal health, and knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, shift work, including morning, evening, and weekend shifts. rates apply
• Demonstrated ability to support people when they are distressed, ability to listen compassionately and to ability support people to identify and act upon solutions that may improve their wellbeing

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (select paper clip icon).

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the 'Apply Now' button where you will need to create a username and password.
• Upload your resume and cover letter.

When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked).

Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

• Pam Marwood | Clinical Services Manager | [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Darwin enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.

If your application is shortlisted:

• We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
• We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams andthe unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.