Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Population Primary Health Care
Job title Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Designation Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 5
Coordinator Workforce
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $119,884 - $123,860 Location Darwin
Position number 1803 RTF 352089 Closing 27/07/2026
Contact Officer Helen Lourigan on 08 8985 8039 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352089
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
As a senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner, in collaboration with the professional lead, coordinate and build the attraction
and recruitment of a culturally safe and responsive professional Aboriginal health workforce across the Darwin Urban region.
Context statement
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner classification level AHP5 Coordinator Workforce is an experienced senior practitioner
who is able to work autonomously, understands the health system, organisation and local communities; professional
capabilities, and is focussed on improving outcomes for improving the attraction and retention of the local Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander health worker and practitioner workforce. Note this position will be located within the Darwin Urban
health unit based in Darwin.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. In consultation with the professional lead, provide and coordinate clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to the
Aboriginal health worker and practitioner workforce across the Darwin Urban region.
2. Monitor compliance and develop timely workforce reports for the professional lead, and the education team.
3. Provide Leadership to the health care team and community on the provision of a holistic health care service in a local
primary health care community environment to build both cultural competences.
4. Effectively engage with community members and key stakeholders to strengthen community involvement in the
recruitment and retention of a culturally safe and responsive Aboriginal health workforce.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Ahpra as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.
2. Minimum AQF level 6 as per NTPS Aboriginal Health Practitioner 2025-2029 Enterprise Agreement or be able
demonstrate sufficient sustained experience and practice to satisfy the CEO they should be appointed to that level.
3. Proven experience providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice as an advanced
practitioner.
4. Demonstrated experience providing support and wellbeing to Aboriginal health workers and practitioners including
providing feedback and contributing to practice improvements.
5. Demonstrated local Aboriginal cultural knowledge and respect as a senior practitioner with the ability to effectively
communicate and engage with the community to identify appropriate current and future workforce.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to provide all essential documents outlined above prior to being
appointed to this position. This includes confirmation of Ahpra registration, qualifications, current working with children
clearance notice (Ochre Card) and undergo a criminal history check. Note a driver’s license and a criminal history will not
exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant and/or essential to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or
Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
