Aboriginal Health Practitioner

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• OPS4 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 26 June 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join our Emergency Department team as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and deliver culturally safe, patient-centred care that empowers Aboriginal communities!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

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Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN) is deeply committed to delivering accessible, effective, and culturally meaningful care to Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities across rural and remote South Australia.

As part of SA Health’s drive to Close the Gap and improve outcomes in line with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan, we’re offering a unique opportunity to join our team as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Emergency Department.

In this important role, you will bring an Aboriginal lens to emergency care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide culturally safe, person-centred clinical services. You’ll assess and deliver clinical interventions for Aboriginal patients—including those with complex needs—while supporting acute and sub-acute responses, hospital avoidance strategies, and transitions to care closer to home.

You will play a key role in improving engagement with health care, ensuring Aboriginal patients are supported in treatment and care plans, and contributing to better health outcomes and life expectancy for Aboriginal South Australians.

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About You:

• Certificate IV Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or equivalent; and
• Hold a current registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
• For specialised positions: completed training and/or education in specialisation stream.
• Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients to assist to address health needs.
• Engage in activities, clinical health assessment, treatment, referral, psychosocial support and advocacy and associated record keeping for patients with a range of complex health issues.
• Contribute to and participate in consultations and work collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, incorporating Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other communities, service providers and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff in the context of service provision to Aboriginal patients, families and carers.
• Provision of health care services to the Aboriginal Community.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 911685

Want To Know More? Contact:

Perry Harvey - Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department, 0429 310 893 , Perri. Harvey@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

911685 OPS4 Role Description.pdf

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