Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Wurli operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include main clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children’s Health and Men’s Health.   Wurli has a range of positions available in our multi-disciplinary team for Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners who have clinical experience and are keen to make a difference.

The role of an Aboriginal Health Practitioner at Wurli encompasses delivering safe, high-quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Clinical service may include, but are not limited to : -

• Health Screening
• Providing treatment in accordance with CARPA protocols
• Assist clients to make informed decision about their health management
• Contribute to patient care plans
• Administering Immunisations
• Eye Health Care
• Ear Health Care
• Diabetes Health care
• Oral Health Care
• Sexual Health

The positions available incorporate the opportunity to work in a range of clinical environments and develop skills and knowledge in specialised areas of primary health care service. Our Aboriginal Health Practitioners use the Communicare patient information system to identify care needs and document patient consultation in patient’s medical file and bring to the organisation a high level of cultural authority which assists Doctors and other health professionals with communication, treatment and any advice relevant to a client’s treatment.

Key features of the role : -

Summary of terms and conditions of employment : -

six weeks annual leave plus leave loading per annum

Applicants must be fully registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

For more information regarding the position specifics please review the Position Profile

Applications for this opportunity can be submitted online or to

If you have any queries regarding this position please contact a member of the Human Resource team on