Make a real difference in our community.

At South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC), you’ll be part of a culturally safe, inclusive, and values-driven team making meaningful change across communities in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, and Goulburn regions. We're a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering holistic health, wellbeing, and family services. While many of our programs and services are designed specifically for Aboriginal children and families, some of our teams also work with and support the broader community. Cultural connection is at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we support families, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.

Work with purpose, in a location you love, with an organisation that makes a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner. In this role you will be supported in facilitating and providing a range of health services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population served by SCMSAC under the guidance & supervision of experienced health professionals. This role will support the development of essential skills to provide culturally sensitive assessments, intervention, referral and education services as necessary for families and groups.

key responsibilities

• With support collect, collate and co-ordinate health statistics and other information that is useful in improving Aboriginal health and well-being and appropriate program development, on a monthly basis.
• Infection control management adhered to, without exception.
• Administer basic treatments & interventions within the scope of training & under supervision.
• Perform basic pre-consult assessments and observations on existing and new clients within 10 minutes of their arrival under guidance & supervision.
• Remove and dispose of sharps containers on a weekly basis as per SCMSAC procedures.
• Compliance with National KPIs to report to NSW Health and client care requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities on an ongoing basis.

Essential Criteria

• Aboriginality*
• A commitment to obtain Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to Aboriginal Health and a desire to work with Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrate understanding of the impact of health issues in Aboriginal communities and the development of innovative programs that may address health issues within the Shoalhaven area.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Effective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision-making
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of all Microsoft Office applications, client record and data management systems and clinical health programs.
• Courteous, with high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Current Working with Children Check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration and National Police Check.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
• Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is an inherent requirement of this role, to ensure that SCMSAC fulfils its WHS obligations. The incumbent must remain up to date with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) national advice regarding vaccines and booster shots.