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Aboriginal Health Practitioner Traineeship

  • Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia, 3909
  • Full time or Part time negotiable
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  • 18 months fixed-term, full-time or part-time negotiable
  • Based at Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association
  • $22.14 per hour, plus superannuation
  • In-person classes held monthly in Melbourne, financial assistance available

Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association (LEAHA) in partnership with Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal community members in and around the townships of Lakes Entrance, Metung and Swan Reach.

This traineeship will provide on the job training whilst completing HLT40221 Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Care Practice. 

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to support the delivery of culturally safe, primary health care services.  Working under supervision, you will assist with basic clinical tasks, health promotion activities and client support, while building confidence, strong communication skills and an understanding of community needs.

We are looking for people who have:

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, a willingness to learn and complete all traineeship requirements, and a positive, customer-focused attitude. You will also bring strong communication skills, and while previous work experience is an advantage, it is not essential.

Benefits:

  • Options to purchase additional annual leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Generous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
  • A large friendly and supportive team environment
  • Great location in the East Gippsland region, offering beautiful beaches, lakes and an enviable outdoors lifestyle!

Enquiries:

Rebecca Abbey – Deputy Chief Executive Officer - LEAHA

Ph: 03 – 5155 8475

Email  rebeccaa@leaha.org.au

 To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role.

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close:  Thursday, 30 April