Health Navigator (0.6 – 1 FTE)

Broome | Salary Range:  $79,665 – $87,829 p.a. (1 FTE)

An Opportunity Beckons  

Passionate about healthcare, warm, out-going, authentic, caring, and inspiring? “Raise your hand if that’s you.”

If you share our values and our passion for delivering the best possible healthcare to clients, you will find a home at Boab Health Services.  Boab Health Services is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering allied health, mental health, and care coordination services throughout the Kimberley region of Western Australia.  We have an opportunity for an experienced Aboriginal Health Worker, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Nurse, or Allied Health Professional to join our Allied Health team in the West Kimberley. 

About the Roles

This important role works with patients, general practitioners, clinic/practice staff and a broad range of other relevant services to provide appropriate multidisciplinary care for people with chronic disease within the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. This includes providing proactive chronic disease education in a way that meets clients’ individual needs to facilitate improved self-management and health outcomes.

About You

The right fit for us and our company culture is super important so if you are passionate about delivering the best possible health care we are really looking for you.  You will have a clinical understanding of chronic disease and chronic disease management. You will also have: 

• A sound understanding and knowledge of general practice, primary health care and health issues in the Kimberley
• Experience working in Aboriginal communities and working effectively with persons with a chronic disease
• A Nursing, Allied Health Professional or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner qualification
• Current AHPRA registration and WA drivers’ Licence

Why Work With Us?

Boab Health Services is a values-based registered charity, with a positive team culture that is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and healthy workplace.  Some of the benefits our permanent employees receive are: 

• a regional allowance of $5,200 per annum (pro-rata),
• relocation assistance (up to $3,500),
• six weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata), 
• attractive remote-area salary packaging options (up to $30,000 per annum), 
• excellent professional development opportunities.  $4,000 budget plus five to six days additional leave – location dependent (pro-rata), 
• $299.00 available for staff to spend annually on work-life balance (for example a gym membership, a massage, sporting equipment, camping equipment etc.),
• 1 session of supported clinical supervision per month, 
• and travel allowance.

Our staff value working for Boab Health Services due to the flexibility we afford them, the autonomy we grant them, the trust we share, and the growth we all enjoy.

More Information

For the full job description and more information about working with us and, please visit the Careers page on our website www.boabhealth.com.au  or contact Amy Pearce  (Executive Manager Clinical Services) on 0417 237 097 or via email:  [email protected] 

To Apply

Applicants must email their resume, address each selection criteria (located within the job description found on our website) and provide the names of a least two referees to [email protected].   

Applications Close:  Close of business 5th Jan 2024

We reserve the right to close off this position before the closing date should we have a suitable applicant pool. We will provide feedback to shortlisted applicants on request.

Boab Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value and encourages diversity within our workforce.