doc_1420_ Aboriginal Medications Support Officer _v4
‘Team, balance, community, benefits, environment, autonomy, connecting…’
These are some of the top reasons our staff rate OVAHS as an Employer of Choice in the Kimberley region.
We do what we love, and we love what we do. Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in our region, and that’s why the delivery of quality and culturally secure primary and allied health services is our passion. We work adaptively and with transparency to determine, prioritize, and meet the health and well-being needs of Aboriginal people in our region.
OVAHS is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering clinical, allied health and mental health throughout Kununurra and surrounding communities. We are looking for a like minded individual to join our team of professionals, based at our office in Kununurra.
About the role
The Aboriginal Medication Support Officer role learn how to manage the medication room such that an efficient medication service is provided to the client and staff of the health service. Aboriginal Medication Support Officer liaise with the Senior Medication Support Officer and within organization policies and procedure and specific pharmacy/ medication room policies and procedures.
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as a genuine occupational qualification in accordance with section 50 (d) of the Equal
Opportunity Act (1984).
What you can expect from working at OVAHS:
As well as working in a positive team culture and supportive environment, OVAHS offers multiple benefits to employees, including and not limited to:
- ACCHS Award, Grade 4, wage bracket is: $75,625.47 – $80,300.69 (inclusive of air-con subsidy and uniform allowance)
- Rental allowance
- 12-month Annual Airfare $1800 on continued service
- 5 weeks accrued Annual leave
- An additional 10 days paid Christmas leave
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice, greatly increasing take-home wage
- Superannuation
Applications Close: Ongoing
More information
Contact Derek Donohue (Practice Nurse Manager) on 08 9166 2266 or via email derekd@ovahs.org.au
To apply, please submit the below documents to: katie.tyson@ovahs.org.au
- A Cover Letter addressing each of the selection criteria (located within the attached job description)
- A current CV/Resume along with the names of a least two referees