Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner Workforce Coordinator

Northern Territory Government, Department of Health · Alice Springs NT · Full time
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Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner Workforce Coordinator

Northern Territory Government, Department of Health
Alice Springs NT

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Full time

$140k - $145k
Above avg
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and support initiatives to attract, recruit, develop and retain Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners across Central Australia.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring and professional support to the workforce, working with health services, communities and key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to workforce planning, cultural capability and service improvement to strengthen culturally responsive healthcare and improve community health outcomes.

Aboriginal Health Practitioners Class 5 - Remuneration Package Range $139,956 - $144,597

(including salary $123,481 - $127,576)

Aboriginal Workforce, Primary Health Care Central Australia

Alice Springs

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Are you a passionate and experienced Aboriginal Health Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Aboriginal health workforce?

This exciting leadership opportunity is based within Primary Health Care Services in Alice Springs and plays a key role in strengthening and supporting the Aboriginal Health Worker and Aboriginal Health Practitioner workforce across Central Australia. As the Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner Workforce Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with health services, communities and key stakeholders to develop workforce capability and implement initiatives that improve the attraction, recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide leadership, mentoring and professional support while contributing to workforce planning, cultural capability and service improvement initiatives. Your knowledge of local communities, the health system and Aboriginal healthcare will be highly valued as you help build a strong, sustainable and culturally responsive workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence positive change, support workforce growth and contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across the Central Australia region. Joining our team will allow you to make a lasting difference while living and working in the unique and rewarding environment of Central Australia.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Jenifer Hampton, Director of Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Strategic on 0427421560 or Jenifer.Hampton@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 4364

Closing date: 25/11/2026

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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

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Aboriginal and torres strait islander healthAboriginal healthAutonomous decision-makingCommunity engagementCultural capabilityLeadershipMentoringPrimary health careRecruitmentService improvementStaff retentionStakeholder engagementWorkforce developmentWorkforce planning

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