Current Vacancies

Social and Emotional
Wellbeing Coordinator

A salary of circa $150 000 are on offer for the right candidate.
In addition, as a public benevolent institution, DYHS offers salary packaging up to $15,900. Other entitlements include study leave, long service leave after 7 years, 12 days of personal leave per year, NAIDOC Day holiday and professional development opportunities.

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The Social and Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator (SEWB) provides strategic and clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of SEWB programs and services across Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services (DYHS) clinics.

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Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Clinical Leadership:

• Provide professional and culturally appropriate leadership and governance to the team including clinical and professional supervision and ensuring clinical practice meets relevant clinical and professional standards;

• Ensure a daily understanding of each team members case load and provide immediate debrief and support when necessary;

• Alert the Medical Team Leader and Medical Director of potential risks and areas of concern as they arise;

• In collaboration with the Medical Team Leader, respond to current and emerging funding opportunities and reforms that contribute to Derbarl strategic priorities and needs of the local Aboriginal community;

• Develop high quality correspondence, reports on Service Agreements/ Funding Contracts for the provision and attainment of Key Performance Indicators (KPI);

• Assist in the development of annual budgets, ensure SEWB operate within approved budget allocations and monitor Medicare generation for MBS billing health professionals;

• Facilitate internal training and knowledge sharing sessions for all counsellors and colleagues in consultation with the Medical Team Leader;

• Identify risks, such as vicarious trauma, to the DYHS Counsellors and ensure that immediate action is taken to mitigate the risk and support all counsellors;

• identify and meet with dependent and complimentary agencies, services and organisation's to promote an understanding of and enhance the DYHS brand;

• Proactively keep up to date with research, literature, reviews as well as international and local best practice, to provide input to improvement of the services that DYHS provides;

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We’re seeking candidates, with the following:

1. Relevant qualifications in Psychology, mental health nursing or social work, with appropriate registrations with professional bodies (e.g. AHPRA);

2. Knowledge, skills and experience in counselling techniques and processes appropriate to working with a diverse range of complex trauma related issues;

3. Awareness of/sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people and a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice;

4. Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision and support;

5. Ability to work with flexibility in responding to individual and family needs;

6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment;

7. An ability to develop effective working relationships with other service providers.

8. Availability to work outside of normal business hours from time to time;

9. Current WA “C” class driver’s licence;

10. 1A National Police Clearance that is not older than 2 years and maintained every 3 years;

11.  Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated.
     

For a confidential discussion, please contact Manager People Services, Rebecca Coghill on 0412 248 714.

A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services at work@dyhs.org.au

How to Apply:
Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

• Current Resume including current contact details; and

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Business Services Director

A 3-year appointment and, reflective with the seniority of the position, an attractive Remuneration Package is on offer including a fully maintained fleet vehicle, car bay and access to salary packaging under PBI status.

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Summary of Position:

The Business Services Director reports to the CEO and provides visionary and effective leadership to the Business (Corporate) Services Directorate in the areas of People Services, Information Technology, Property and Asset Management, Risk Management, Grant Administration and Communications. Tasked with delivering a wide range of internal services to strengthen organisational capability and sustainability to optimise health service delivery and embed a culture of accountability and improved health service delivery. The position plays an internal role in driving effective service support for the delivery of our health services and organisational efficiency through developing, implementing and continuously improving business support systems and examining strategic options to ensure that the Business Services functions strategically position the organisation for ongoing growth and efficiency. This is a 3-year appointment and, reflective with the seniority of the position, an attractive Remuneration Package is on offer including a fully maintained fleet vehicle, car bay and access to salary packaging under PBI status.

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About you

We are looking for a strong and experienced leader with a commitment to the ethos of Aboriginal Community Control and specialised knowledge and expertise. The successful candidate will have the capabilities to work alongside a forward-thinking leadership team to reform corporate processes to enhance efficiencies and outcomes to optimise our health services. Demonstrated experience in enabling positive and sustainable change across business systems concurrent with strategic planning, management and interpersonal skills are inherent requirements.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Post graduate qualifications in Management/Business/Public Health and/or equivalent relevant experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a comparable position.

Desirable

• Full and current member of CPA Australia or the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Practical Requirements

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (WA) - essential

• Satisfactory criminal history check

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Confidential enquiries may be directed to Tracey Brand, Chief Executive Officer on 1300 420 272 or tracey.brand@dyhs.org.au. A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services on work@dyhs.org.au.

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How to Apply:
Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

• Current Resume including current contact details; and

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

General Practitioner – Mobile Clinic

This General Practitioner (Mobile Clinic) will provide a culturally safe GP service within a comprehensive primary health care environment to the Aboriginal Communities of the Northern & Southern Goldfields Region.

Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Award: Medical Practitioners Award

Summary of Position:

This General Practitioner (Mobile Clinic) will provide a culturally safe GP service within a comprehensive primary health care environment to the Aboriginal Communities of the Northern & Southern Goldfields Region.

Actively participates as a member of the Bega clinic team to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive primary, emergency and related health services and programs to Bega’s clients;

Provides comprehensive health care clinics for ATSI people in both Northern & Southern Goldfields Regions;

Works with mobile clinic staff to ensure comprehensive health care is being provided to rural and remote clients.

This position requires travel to the Northern and Southern Goldfields areas on a regular basis, up to 3-4 days at a time.

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To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here.

General Practitioner

This position is a highly varied role that will see you working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinic team to deliver a comprehensive, holistic, culturally appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the Goldfields Region.

Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Award: Medical Practitioners Award

Summary of Position:

Actively participates as a member of the Bega clinic team to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive primary, emergency and related health services and programs to Bega’s clients;

Ensure Bega and clients benefit from all Medicare approved service opportunities, including the active pursuit of and participation in initiatives such as the GPMP/TCA, Adult Health Checks, Child Health Checks, GP Management Plans and Team Care Plans based on the levels of training, and as per national KPI standards as may be operative from time to time.

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To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here.

Senior Medical Officer

The Senior Medical Officer is responsible for medical leadership of clinic General Practitioners, including staff performance management and workforce coordination. Working closely with senior management, the Senior Medical Officer will contribute to clinical governance and provide medical care to clients of Bega Garnbirringu Health Service.

Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Award: Medical Practitioners Award

Summary of Position:

Take a leadership role and participate as a member of the Bega team to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive primary and related health services and programs, in a GP setting, to Bega’s clientele in a timely manner;

Ensure all clinicians complete electronic patient records by promptly entering all patient consultations at the point of consultation and related patient information into the electronic patient record systems in use by Bega, where such recording is technologically supported;

Encourage clinicians to claim Medical item numbers ensuring the accuracy of data and that full benefits of the system including new opportunities and item numbers are utilised as comprehensively as possible;

Participate in and support performance management of GP’s and, as requested by other Managers/Coordinators, other clinical workers;

Professional leadership, guidance and support for all clinical, medical and health promotion staff.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here.