Aboriginal Chronic Disease Coordinator

**Job no**: 886685
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Yorke and Mid North
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery, Aboriginal Health
- **Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie**:

- **Salary $103,353 to $110,497 p.a. RN/M2A | $88,255 to $102,240 p.a. AHP2**:

- **Temporary Full Time Contract (up to 17 January 2026)**

**Join Our Team as an Aboriginal Chronic Disease Coordinator - Port Pirie**
**Make a meaningful impact on Aboriginal Health through innovative care and leadership**

Are you passionate about improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal communities? Do you have the experience and dedication to lead and support teams in delivering culturally appropriate care? Join us in Port Pirie as an Aboriginal Chronic Disease Coordinator and play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of Aboriginal people.

In this rewarding role, you will use your clinical expertise to promote the early detection, prevention, and management of chronic diseases. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to culturally sensitive health programs that make a tangible difference in people’s lives. You'll lead by example, guide less experienced staff, and help implement practice changes for better health outcomes.

**Essential Criteria**

RN/M2A: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or eligibility to do so, and at least 3 years of post-registration experience and proven competence in nursing practice and the ability to supervise less experienced nurses.
- AHP2: Recognised qualification in a relevant Allied Health profession with current practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.

**Why Join Us?**

Make a real difference in Aboriginal health
Work in a supportive and inclusive environment
Lead and inspire teams while developing your skills further

**Enquiries**

Barbara Daw
Aboriginal Health Team Leader
Phone: 0481 476 222

**Application Closing Date**

10 January 2025 - 11.55PM

**About YNLHN**

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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**Applicant Information**

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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**Advertised**: 24 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 10 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time