Kutjungka Health Centre Manager

 About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 30 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.

The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres. The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.

About the Opportunity

KAMS now has a rewarding opportunity for a Kutjungka Health Centre Manager to join their multidisciplinary team based in Balgo, WA. This role will be offered on a full-time 6 weeks on, two weeks off roster basis.

In this role, will be a Remote Area Nurse or an exceptional Operational leader and will provide management oversight to Kutjungka Health Centre staff, work as part of the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services and programs (including emergency care) under the ACCHS Model of Care.

Some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate external health service providers to provide a quality and comprehensive primary health care service to the community under the KAMS Model of Care;
• Undertake the day to day operational management, staff supervision and coordination of health service delivery at the health centre;
• Manage the operational budget of the health centre in consultation with the Executive Manager, Remote Services to ensure appropriate financial management and reporting of the health centre resources, including Medicare income generation;
• Promote and support the role of the Aboriginal health workforce as crucial to improving health outcomes of Aboriginal people;
• Direct Clinic staff to coordinate and provide professional, evidence based primary health care to individuals, families and the community utilising a holistic and culturally acceptable approach

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse/Practitioner and hold a current AHPRA Registration, with a minimum 5 years post graduate experience.  You will also have previous experience in a similar role and demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of comprehensive primary health care, including emergency care. 

The successful candidate will have excellent leadership and management skills and a strong understanding of cultural safety including a commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control of health services.

KAMS is looking for an individual with highly developed interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.

While not essential, candidates with previous experience working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations will be held in high regard.

Successful candidates must have a current “C" class manual driver’s licence, ability to travel by road and/or small planes as required, and willingness to undergo a National Police and Working with Children Check prior to employment with KAMS.

Candidates will also need to provide a response to the selection criteria in the position description and attach as a word document with your application.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience.  These are highly attractive opportunities for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

There is also a wide range of fantastic additional benefits for the role, including:

• Attractive base salary of $128,145 PLUS Super;
• Accommodation provided whilst in the community;
• District allowance of $2,740(single) and $5,480 (double);
• Isolation airfares of $1,400; and
• 25% of base salary for on call.

Working closely with patients, their families and carers, this is a role where you will witness the direct positive impact you're making in the community, as part of a close-knit KAMS team. You will be continually recognised for your dedication and hard work! 

Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now!