Job Description

Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (TAHP)

Part-time (0.72 FTE / 5.5 hours per day)

Salary: $50,000 Traineeship Location: Minjilang, Warruwi & Jabiru, NT

Please note: This role is restricted to local candidates who live within the designated remote communities. Applications from outside these areas will not be considered.

About the Role

Red Lily Health Board is seeking expressions of interest from community members who are passionate about working with Red Lily in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team toi undertake the Trainee Aboriginal Health Practitioner (TAHP) Program.

This two-year traineeship provides a unique opportunity to complete the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice through Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BITE).

As a TAHP, you’ll gain on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced health professionals while contributing to the delivery of culturally safe and effective primary health care in West Arnhem communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Under supervision and in line with your training, you will:

• Deliver culturally safe primary health care to individuals, families, and communities.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary health team to support positive health outcomes.
• Act as a vital link between community culture and health service programs.
• Participate in health education and promotion activities.
• Assist in emergency care situations within your scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure client confidentiality.
• Support the smooth operation of health centres in Minjilang, Warruwi, Jabiru, and outstations.

About You

To be successful, you will:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and meet BITE enrolment requirements.
• Be enrolled (or eligible to enrol) in the Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice with BITE.
• Have a genuine interest in improving health outcomes in your community.
• Be willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to learning on the job.
• Hold (or be eligible for) a Police Clearance Certificate and Ochre Card.
• Be willing to travel by air and road to remote communities.

Desirable but not essential: prior experience in health care, remote community living, or knowledge of Aboriginal health issues.

Why Join Red Lily?

• Hands-on training with experienced health professionals.
• Supportive workplace committed to your success and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in community-controlled health care.
• Advocacy and support from Red Lily to help you successfully complete your studies.