Tuberculosis Coordinator

About Us

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation.

Our health centres service nine communities spread over 45,000 square kilometres in the Big Rivers region. The Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities that have some of the most untouched beautiful landscapes to explore where the locals are welcoming and ready to share their culture.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Sunrise is now looking for a full-time Tuberculosis Coordinator based in Katherine and/or in community, NT.

This role is dedicated to increasing the uptake of tuberculosis immunisations and vaccines, reports directly to the outreach coordinator, and is responsible for embedding the role within the clinic's outreach and community engagement activities.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Increasing tuberculosis immunisation and vaccine uptake
• Embedding and defining the role's scope within the clinic's operations
• Engaging with the community through outreach activities
• Working closely with the outreach coordinator to plan and execute health campaigns
• Fostering partnerships with local community groups to promote health initiatives
• Developing strategies to enhance community health and wellness
• Facilitating educational sessions on tuberculosis prevention and care
• Supporting the clinic's overall health promotion and disease prevention efforts

What You’ll Bring to the Team

To qualify, you will need to be a Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner. Previous experience in a remote or Aboriginal Health setting will also be considered essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in public health initiatives
• Knowledge of tuberculosis and its prevention
• Strong community engagement and outreach capabilities
• Ability to develop and implement health promotion strategies
• Familiarity with health education techniques

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Your proactive approach to health education and your commitment to improving community health outcomes will make you a perfect fit for this role.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Current unrestricted manual driver's License.
• Non-adverse National Criminal History Check.
• Current OCHRE clearance.
• Rights to work in Australia
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited direction, prioritise workload, and manage time effectively.

Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding leadership opportunity where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the health outcomes of remote Aboriginal communities. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.

If you have the qualifications and experience outlined above and are passionate about integrated health management and community-based care, we encourage you to apply.

The Benefits:

• 6 weeks annual leave, 18% leave loading
• 15 days personal leave
• Retention bonus paid annually
• Paid study leave available for professional development
• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay significantly, per FBT year
• Working alongside a dedicated and supportive health team

How to Apply:
If you wish to obtain an information pack, please contact recruitment@sunrise.org.au or apply now with a cover letter outlining your experience against the criteria.

Sunrise Health Services is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.