About Us

We began 22 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the desert, then used this money to develop their own organisation, with a culture of caring, compassion and determination.

At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis, for people to be looked after on country and to maintain the traditions of looking after country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.

It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, and set a precedence for many others to follow.

Today we're proud to say we have collaborated, supported and helped many communities to get their people home and now operate dialysis in 20 communities across NT, SA and WA. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services, run a successful social enterprise and have big plans for more!

We have come a long way in 22 years!

About the Role
The Program Coordinator / Community Health Educator will play a central role in supporting Purple House’s Community Dialysis Worker Pilot Project, an initiative designed to create employment pathways for Indigenous people in remote communities to join the health workforce. Based initially in Lajamanu, the project supports the delivery of culturally safe care while providing meaningful local employment.

This position involves the development and delivery of an internal training program tailored to the remote dialysis context. Working in collaboration with nurses, external training providers, and relevant subject matter experts, the Program Coordinator will ensure the successful onboarding and ongoing support of Community Dialysis Workers. The role also includes facilitation of patient and community engagement to ensure that training and implementation remain culturally responsive and reflective of patient voices.

The position benefits from the support of a dedicated Project Manager, internal Project Group, Dialysis Education Team, and other Purple House stakeholders.

Functions

Training Program Development
• Design and deliver a tailored training program for Community Dialysis Workers, including:
– Primary healthcare modules (e.g. infection control, manual handling, confidentiality)
– Dialysis-specific modules (e.g. machine operation, pre/post care, patient education)
• Develop a role-specific competency assessment tool in collaboration with the Dialysis Education team.
• Contribute to defining and developing the scope of practice for the Community Dialysis Worker role.

Training and Facilitation
• Deliver practical, hands-on training incorporating simulation-based learning.
• Identify and coordinate external training opportunities with RTOs and other training providers.
• Collaborate with nurses, patients, and community stakeholders to ensure materials support culturally safe care.
• Adapt training approaches to diverse learning styles, using Aboriginal learning methods such as the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning.

Compliance and Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, training progress, and competency assessments.
• Submit reports on training outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Ensure training aligns with internal policies, clinical guidelines, and accreditation standards.

Teams, Partnerships, and Networks
• Establish and engage a patient and family reference group to inform training and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders and community groups.
• Collaborate closely with the local dialysis nurse team to support integration of the Community Dialysis Worker role.
• Work with internal Purple House teams including Dialysis, Malpa, and the Project Group.

Quality Improvement and Evaluation
• Regularly review and update training materials based on participant and stakeholder feedback.
• Contribute to program evaluation to ensure its ongoing effectiveness and cultural relevance.
• Work with the Project Group to plan for future implementation sites.

General
• Promote a safe work environment in accordance with WHS legislation and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required, within the scope of the role and the individual’s level of training and expertise.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

Essential

A qualification in a health-related field (e.g. Nursing, Aboriginal Health, Allied Health).

Experience delivering training to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) learners.

Experience working in remote Aboriginal communities and with local stakeholders.

Understanding of the social and systemic issues affecting Aboriginal people in remote settings.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in remote environments.

Willingness and ability to travel and stay in remote communities for up to two weeks at a time.

A current open driver’s licence.

Desirable

AHPRA registration or equivalent regulatory recognition.

Clinical experience in haemodialysis.

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or postgraduate qualification in education.

Experience mentoring Aboriginal people in training or employment contexts.

Knowledge of the Warlpiri language and local cultural context.

What we offer

Attractive salary with 11.5% super + generous salary packaging options

6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Other generous leave entitlements

We offer relocation assistant to support your move to this beautiful part of Australia

How to apply

If you think you're a great fit for this role, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter and resume via SEEK.

We encourage you to explore our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.

For general enquiries about the position, or a for a copy of the position description, please reach out to the People team at [email protected]

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 7 August 2025

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.