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Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
Halls Creek, WA
A$83,000 p/a +range of benefits!
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
Full-time
On-site

Posted 15 days ago


  • About the Opportunity

KAMS now has an opportunity for a 2 x Aboriginal Health Worker to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Balgo and Billiluna WA, on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Health Centre Manager, you will be required to provide primary health care, including clinical care to clients in the health centre and is responsible for providing support to doctors, nurses and other allied health staff as well as the community in order to maintain and promote health care

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Screen patients and treat according to Kimberley and /or CARPA protocols or refer the client to a more senior health worker, nurse or doctor.
  • Participate in screening and treating patients e.g. adult health checks and team care arrangements according to Kimberley and /or CARPA protocol
  • Provide culturally appropriate health care to meet the needs of the community
  • Participate in relevant local community projects and groups that aim to increase general awareness of health related issues impacting on the community.
  • Assist doctors, nurses and other health professionals with communication, treatment and any advice relevant to a clients treatment

The ideal candidate will be a Aboriginal Health Worker - Certificate IV, who is registered or is eligible for registration with, AHPRA. You’ll have the demonstrated ability to support all health centre and program activities by completing clinical care items required prior to seeing the doctor. These includes routine investigation e.g. weight, BP, BMI, foot checks, urine collection, taking bloods and also providing education on managing risk factors.

Ideally, you would have lived and/or worked as a Aboriginal Health Worker in a remote area previously, with a commitment to the principals of an Aboriginal community controlled health service and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A high level of integrity and a dedication to maintaining patient confidentiality will ensure you flourish in this position.

Experience with clinical database systems and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel will be highly regarded. Due to the nature of this role, a current manual driver’s licence with the capacity to drive a 4WD is required.

Please note: It is a requirement that successful candidates hold a current, or be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $81,599 to 83,537 plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

  • Attractive base salary: $81,599 – $83,537 p.a.
  • District allowance: $4,092 p.a.
  • Isolation leave:2 weeks every 10 weeks if living in community, or FIFO option: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off with a $2,000 isolation airfare subsidy
  • Annual airfare subsidy: Up to $1,881 (after 12 months of service)
  • 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Additional benefits: Accommodation, travel support, and salary packaging available

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations. Make a positive difference!

Please note: KAMS reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to closing date so be quick!

Advert closing date: 21 August 2025 COB


About Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services

Perth, WA, Australia

KAMSC (Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council) is a regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS), providing a collective voice for a network of member ACCHS from towns and remote communities across the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

The Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) was the first Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) established in the Kimberley in 1978, and was followed by the East Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (EKAMS, in Kununurra) in 1984. The vision for a unified voice, to provide centralised resources and collective advocacy for the sector, achieved reality in 1986 with the establishment of KAMSC.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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