Jurisdictional Traineeship Coordinator - First Nations Traineeship Program

Contract Duration: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027

Work hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Darwin

Base Salary: $102,504 - $114,936 p.a

Applications close: COB Friday 03 May 2024

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 p.a
• Employer Superannuation contribution
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carers leave up to 10 days per year
• 10 days per year Study leave can be negotiated
• Professional Development opportunities
• 10 days Ceremonial leave
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work related

Role Description

The First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program (FNHWTP) aims to certify up to 500 First Nations individuals across Australia as either Aboriginal Health Workers or Aboriginal Health Practitioners by 2027. In the Northern Territory, the Jurisdictional Traineeship Coordinator will support trainees and AMSANT Member Services to engage with and successfully complete a Certificate III or Certificate IV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isander Primary Health Care and workplace traineeship activities, in conjunction with multiple stakeholders.  Activities will include face to face and remote support to members and trainees, as well as advocacy activities to improving access to training and funding as needs and gaps are identified over the life of the Program.

Responsibilities

1. Project manage and coordinate AMSANT’s First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program in line with the Program Framework.

2. Promote the Program to Member Services and support them to identify and enrol trainees, including assistance with enrolment and linking to additional funding opportunities.

3. Conduct site visits and regular online meetings with trainees and their supervisors to ensure appropriate processes and conditions are in place in relation to work placements including:

a. trainee on boarding and enrolment processes

b. safe work practices, including culturally safe working environment

c. appropriate level of support and supervision available to all trainees at workplace

4. Lead and participate in advocacy activities to improve access to VET education, training and funding supports for emerging First Nations health workers.

5. Participate in regular meetings with NACCHO, including JTC Community of Practice meetings.

6. Manage and coordinate all administrative processes, ensuring all documentation and reporting is completed at a high level and in a timely manner.

7. Conduct regular meetings (on-line and face-to-face), including to remote communities, to support trainees.

8. Participate in regular team meetings and other meetings as required within AMSANT.

9. Undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the position as directed to meet team and AMSANT objectives.

Selection Requirements (Qualifications & Attributes)

ESSENTIAL

1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and principles of the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector.

2. Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner.

3. Tertiary qualification and/or experience in Health or Human Services or the equivalent level of expertise in the Aboriginal community-controlled sector, or health sector, gained from a combination of experience, training, skills and personal attributes.

4. Proven ability to coordinate projects and simultaneous activities, including the ability to work independently to coordinate and deliver multiple projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

5. Ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of organisations and individuals at all levels and linking trainees to professional support.

6. Ability to regularly travel within the NT and interstate. This can include by road or light aircraft.

DESIRABLE

1. Attained Certificate IV Training and Assessment qualification.

2. Knowledge of Aboriginal Health workforce and qualifications.

3. Detailed knowledge of and understanding of the work of AMSANT and the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector.

Additional information:

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• The COVID-19 Safety Management Plan and other COVID – 19 related information Policy and Procedure require all AMSANT employees to have had a third COVID-19 Vaccination. Temporary or permanent exemptions apply in certain circumstances.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. 

Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply