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This role of Indigenous Health Practitioner (IHP) is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services including identifying evidence based best practice resources relevant to patient care and sharing resources and imparting educational strategies to patients with a view to improving patient health outcomes. This role is established as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team, it supports the achievement of service goals as set by the Indigenous Health Services Coordination and supports mentoring of junior team members.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

· Working closely with clients, their families and the multidisciplinary primary health care team to ensure care plans are developed, care coordination and continuity of care (including supporting the monitoring and maintenance of client health registers)

· Identifying ‘high risk’ patients and ensure patient follow up as requested by the GP (this includes working with reception and GP Outreach to locate patients and arrange appointments accordingly

· Supporting, educating, and building the capacity of the primary health care team

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Ensures patient interventions are carried out in an effective and timely manner

· Conducts a minimum of Five (5) Health Education and billing episodes (81300’s) per week

· Processes a minimum of Five (5) Health Education (10950’s) claims per week within the Best Practice System

· Ensures progress notes, reports and records are completed in the required format

· Follows policies and procedures relevant to the work area

· Pursues professional development opportunities and fulfills registration requirements

· Promotes and contributes to a safe, secure environment for staff, patients and visitors

· Complies with MBS billing requirements and MBS Items

· Provides culturally safe and appropriate health care to meet the needs of the community

· Provides health management education to patients in consultation with patients

· Undertakes clinical assessments, tests and procedures within appropriate scope of practice

· Recognises limitations to scope of practice, calling for help and escalating care where appropriate

· Contributes to the effective formulation and updating of patient care plans

· Monitors patients health needs and outcomes

· Provides cultural mentoring – support and guidance to non-Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander colleagues on culturally safe and appropriate patient interactions

· Ensures consult and treatment rooms are cleaned and stocked

· Follows infection control protocols

· Promotes a safe and harmonious environment for staff, patients, and visitors

To Apply:

Please read the current Position Description here

You must submit the below documentation.

• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: 5^th of May 2026.

Email: hr@taihs.net.au for more information