Sunrise Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

Katherine, Katherine & Northern Australia NT

Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)

• Join one of the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the NT and contribute your expertise.
• Earn up to package $124,291.87 p.a. plus salary packaging options that can increase your take-home pay significantly!
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates looking for a unique opportunity in population health.

Our Story:

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation  is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation offering our next healthcare professional an opportunity, unlike anything you can find in major cities across Australia. 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. 

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.

The Benefits:

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to work with an organisation that's building remote Aboriginal communities' capacities to improve their health and well-being.

Highly attractive salary package on offer up to circa $124,291.87 (dependent on experience).

You will also receive a range of additional generous benefits, including:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Paid Study Leave available for professional development
• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay significantly, per FBT year
• Full support within a dedicated health team
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates looking to make the region their new home

We are currently seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator  to join our team at the Katherine Support Office. This is a full-time, fixed-term position that will involve regular remote travel to communities. As our Care Coordinator, you will be an integral part of our Integrated Health Team , working collaboratively with patients, general practitioners, clinical/practise staff, and other relevant services to facilitate the provision of appropriate multidisciplinary care for Aboriginal people with chronic disease.

Position Responsibilities:

• Managing referrals, enrolment, support, and client exits from the ITC Programme.
• Implementing and embedding the annual work plan for the ITC program
• Liaising with care providers to enhance the quality and consistency of follow-up care for enrolled ITC program patients
• Delivering regularly scheduled visits to enrolled clients, aiding in developing self-management skills and improving health literacy
• Actively supporting Chronic Disease portfolio holders in each remote clinical team
• Monitoring the implementation of Care Plans by primary healthcare teams
• Recording all work on the Communicare patient information system and other systems as required

What You'll Need to Succeed:

To be considered for this role, you will hold a relevant qualification and/or registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner Certificate IV  or be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration . Candidates will have a demonstrated knowledge of or willingness to learn about Primary Health Care Principles and their application in a remote Aboriginal community setting. Experience in delivering chronic disease self-management training, healthcare or health literacy in a cross-cultural setting will be an asset.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Current unrestricted manual driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Non-adverse National Criminal History Check.
• Current OCHRE clearance.
• Acceptable vaccination status to work with vulnerable people in the NT.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited direction, prioritise workload, and manage time effectively.
• Working knowledge of the Medicare System with respect to Chronic Disease.

About the Area:

Located about 200km south of Darwin, the Big Rivers region is one of the most diverse regional communities in the Northern Territory. At the heart of the region is Katherine (3 hours from Darwin), a major township and the fourth-largest settlement in the NT. Here, you can enjoy a budding creative scene across Museums and Galleries or enjoy a refreshing beverage and meal at the Katherine Club, a family community social club, and award-winning restaurant that's open 7 days a week.

Throughout the region, you'll also have access to some of the best fishing spots in Australia. Locals and tourists wait all year for our famous 'run-off season,' where the wet season subsides, and barramundi are on the bite.

Unsolicited recruitment agency applications will not be considered.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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