Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Continuous Contract 

37.5 hours per week 

$138,060 - $141,609 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$168,129 - $172,158

About the role

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) will be responsible for coordination and oversight of the Immunisation Program and Infection Control measures across Congress. This role will work closely with community members, health professionals and management to improve Aboriginal health outcomes with a focus on disease prevention and health education.

Who are we looking for?

Someone to complement our dynamic team with the following essential requirements

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and Immuniser qualified
• Demonstrated, highly developed clinical skills, knowledge and experience particularly in the area of Aboriginal primary health care
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience working in rural/remote health care setting with a particular focus on immunisations and infection control
• Highly developed ability to work effectively in a small multidisciplinary team and independently utilising time management skills to meet deadlines
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and relationships with families, individuals, communities and health sector organisations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop, deliver, evaluate and report on projects and programs effectively, including grant management
• Proven ability to coordinate a public health program and to manage staff
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
  

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?
Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• District allowance 
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact the CQI,HI and Impact Manager

Kate McIntyre on 0490 118 772 or [email protected]

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found