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‘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
| This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering education and health promotion on FASD prevention for antenatal clients, the local community and service providers. This role provides information on family planning and sexual health to individual and group; and work closely with Child and Maternal Health unit whist ensuring the focus of care is on the need of Aboriginal clients within the context of their culture identity and social circumstance. |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
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:
- Above Award wages: ACCHS Award, Grade 4: $79,992.43 – $84,924.53
- Rental allowance: $6240 per annum pro rata
- 12-month Annual Airfare $1800, on continued service
- 5 weeks of accrued annual leave per annum
- additional two weeks of paid leave over the Christmas closure period, inclusive of public holidays.
- Salary Sacrifice – greatly increasing take home pay.
- Superannuation
- Ongoing Professional Development.
More information
Contact Jenni Rogers ( Health Program Manager) on 08 9166 2209 or via email hpm@ovahs.org.au
To be considered for this position and shortlisted for an interview, 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
Applications Close: 21st September 2023.
We reserve the right to close off this position before the closing date.
OVAHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.